4-Letter Words Containing ER
All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence ER. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
This page summarises 211 valid words — mean length 4, mean score 6.9.
- Total words
- 211
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 6.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- jerk (15 pts)
- Longest word
- jerk (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 32(16%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 211 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. High-value letter density matters: roughly 32 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ER, -RE, -RN, -ERE when planning hooks and parallel plays. The highest-scoring word shown is jerk at 15 points. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 6.9 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.39, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 16% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Average Scrabble value here is 6.9 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- JERK (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- ERYX (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JERM (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- QERE (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QERI (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZERO (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JGER (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- AXER (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 211 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- jerk15 pts
- eryx14 pts
- jerm13 pts
- qere13 pts
- qeri13 pts
- zero13 pts
- jger12 pts
- axer11 pts
- ferk11 pts
- jeer11 pts
- jere11 pts
- jerl11 pts
- jert11 pts
- kerf11 pts
- oxer11 pts
- yerk11 pts
- berk10 pts
- ferv10 pts
- hery10 pts
- kerb10 pts
- merk10 pts
- perk10 pts
- very10 pts
- werf10 pts
- cher9 pts
- derk9 pts
- herb9 pts
- herm9 pts
- herp9 pts
- merv9 pts
- perf9 pts
- perh9 pts
- perv9 pts
- verb9 pts
- yerb9 pts
- aker8 pts
- berm8 pts
- derf8 pts
- derv8 pts
- dyer8 pts
- eker8 pts
- erik8 pts
- erke8 pts
- ferd8 pts
- gery8 pts
- herd8 pts
- kerl8 pts
- kern8 pts
- kero8 pts
- kers8 pts
- kier8 pts
- merc8 pts
- oker8 pts
- perm8 pts
- perp8 pts
- sker8 pts
- verd8 pts
- yerd8 pts
- aery7 pts
- afer7 pts
- aver7 pts
- berg7 pts
- derm7 pts
- eery7 pts
- ersh7 pts
- erth7 pts
- ever7 pts
- ewer7 pts
- eyer7 pts
- feer7 pts
- fere7 pts
- fern7 pts
- ferr7 pts
- fers7 pts
- feru7 pts
- gerb7 pts
- germ7 pts
- heer7 pts
- hera7 pts
- here7 pts
- herl7 pts
- hern7 pts
- hero7 pts
- herr7 pts
- hers7 pts
- hert7 pts
- hler7 pts
- hoer7 pts
- huer7 pts
- merd7 pts
- ofer7 pts
- over7 pts
- ower7 pts
- oyer7 pts
- serf7 pts
- serv7 pts
- sher7 pts
- ufer7 pts
- veer7 pts
- vera7 pts
- veri7 pts
- vern7 pts
- vers7 pts
- vert7 pts
- vier7 pts
- waer7 pts
- weer7 pts
- were7 pts
- weri7 pts
- wert7 pts
- yere7 pts
- yern7 pts
- acer6 pts
- aper6 pts
- beer6 pts
- bere6 pts
- beri6 pts
- bern6 pts
- bert6 pts
- bier6 pts
- boer6 pts
- cera6 pts
- cere6 pts
- cern6 pts
- cero6 pts
- cert6 pts
- emer6 pts
- eric6 pts
- erma6 pts
- erme6 pts
- eruc6 pts
- imer6 pts
- lerp6 pts
- meer6 pts
- mere6 pts
- merl6 pts
- mero6 pts
- omer6 pts
- peer6 pts
- pere6 pts
- peri6 pts
- pern6 pts
- pers6 pts
- pert6 pts
- peru6 pts
- pier6 pts
- serb6 pts
- term6 pts
- terp6 pts
- ager5 pts
- daer5 pts
- deer5 pts
- dere5 pts
- dern5 pts
- dero5 pts
- dier5 pts
- doer5 pts
- duer5 pts
- eger5 pts
- ergo5 pts
- ergs5 pts
- geer5 pts
- gere5 pts
- gers5 pts
- goer5 pts
- nerd5 pts
- serg5 pts
- aero4 pts
- eral4 pts
- eras4 pts
- erat4 pts
- erer4 pts
- eria4 pts
- erie4 pts
- erin4 pts
- eris4 pts
- erne4 pts
- erns4 pts
- eros4 pts
- errs4 pts
- erse4 pts
- erst4 pts
- iter4 pts
- leer4 pts
- lere4 pts
- lier4 pts
- ller4 pts
- neer4 pts
- nere4 pts
- neri4 pts
- oner4 pts
- rier4 pts
- roer4 pts
- ruer4 pts
- seer4 pts
- sera4 pts
- sere4 pts
- seri4 pts
- sero4 pts
- sers4 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 211 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 6.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is jerk (15 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 32 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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