8-Letter Words Containing ER
All 8-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 7,722 valid words — mean length 8, mean score 21.9.
- Total words
- 7,722
- Avg length
- 8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- quizzery (38 pts)
- Longest word
- quizzery (8 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 194(97%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 7,722 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 194 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -ER, -RY, -RS, -ERS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise quizzery (38 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.38, 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
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 97% 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 21.9 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.
- QUIZZERY (8 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUIZZERS (8 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- WHIZZERS (8 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FRIZZERS (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FRIZZIER (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FRIZZLER (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SWIZZLER (8 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MUZZLERS (8 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 7,722 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
8-letter words
- quizzery38 pts
- quizzers35 pts
- whizzers32 pts
- frizzers29 pts
- frizzier29 pts
- frizzler29 pts
- swizzler29 pts
- muzzlers28 pts
- pizzeria28 pts
- puzzlers28 pts
- cherchez27 pts
- dazzlers27 pts
- grizzler27 pts
- guzzlers27 pts
- nuzzlers26 pts
- ozonizer26 pts
- quackery26 pts
- queazier26 pts
- sizzlers26 pts
- snazzier26 pts
- squeezer26 pts
- terrazzo26 pts
- jerquing25 pts
- judaizer25 pts
- oxidizer25 pts
- chicquer24 pts
- hijacker24 pts
- jazerant24 pts
- quakerly24 pts
- squawker24 pts
- waxmaker24 pts
- boxmaker23 pts
- foxberry23 pts
- frowzier23 pts
- howitzer23 pts
- jagghery23 pts
- kibitzer23 pts
- oxpecker23 pts
- quackier23 pts
- quaffers23 pts
- quakeric23 pts
- quaviver23 pts
- squiffer23 pts
- waxberry23 pts
- wheezers23 pts
- wheezier23 pts
- whikerby23 pts
- xeroxing23 pts
- zipppier23 pts
- axhammer22 pts
- blowzier22 pts
- boxberry22 pts
- braziery22 pts
- broquery22 pts
- chaffery22 pts
- checkery22 pts
- chequers22 pts
- chickery22 pts
- chiquero22 pts
- feramorz22 pts
- fiberize22 pts
- gigaherz22 pts
- overjump22 pts
- quencher22 pts
- querecho22 pts
- scherzos22 pts
- serozyme22 pts
- upquiver22 pts
- wickerby22 pts
- zippered22 pts
- affixers21 pts
- apprizer21 pts
- baptizer21 pts
- bobjerom21 pts
- bromizer21 pts
- chercock21 pts
- chukkers21 pts
- comoquer21 pts
- dialyzer21 pts
- dipteryx21 pts
- emberiza21 pts
- emblazer21 pts
- emperize21 pts
- equipper21 pts
- excamber21 pts
- glaziery21 pts
- graziery21 pts
- gwerziou21 pts
- hazarder21 pts
- hekhsher21 pts
- herdwick21 pts
- herezeld21 pts
- heroized21 pts
- huffaker21 pts
- jackeroo21 pts
- jerksome21 pts
- kerchunk21 pts
- kermanji21 pts
- klutzier21 pts
- knackery21 pts
- kreutzer21 pts
- kreuzers21 pts
- mezereum21 pts
- overdoze21 pts
- overgaze21 pts
- overjoys21 pts
- overkick21 pts
- oxyether21 pts
- ozokerit21 pts
- peptizer21 pts
- quavered21 pts
- querendy21 pts
- querying21 pts
- quibbler21 pts
- quirkier21 pts
- quivered21 pts
- schokker21 pts
- squabber21 pts
- squeaker21 pts
- squibber21 pts
- suffixer21 pts
- whiskery21 pts
- zerumbet21 pts
- zoosperm21 pts
- alefzero20 pts
- analyzer20 pts
- aquifers20 pts
- atheizer20 pts
- bijwoner20 pts
- bywalker20 pts
- cajolery20 pts
- ceroxyle20 pts
- cervixes20 pts
- chummery20 pts
- clyfaker20 pts
- cognizer20 pts
- dayakker20 pts
- dimerize20 pts
- douzeper20 pts
- emerized20 pts
- erzahler20 pts
- etherize20 pts
- everyhow20 pts
- everyway20 pts
- exhumers20 pts
- expertly20 pts
- ferryway20 pts
- feverfew20 pts
- fjerding20 pts
- flackery20 pts
- flickery20 pts
- foozlers20 pts
- freezers20 pts
- frouzier20 pts
- fuelizer20 pts
- havocker20 pts
- haymaker20 pts
- heroizes20 pts
- herquein20 pts
- hertzian20 pts
- heterize20 pts
- hypernik20 pts
- jabbered20 pts
- jeremiah20 pts
- jerkined20 pts
- jerkings20 pts
- jerrycan20 pts
- jerryism20 pts
- jugglery20 pts
- kerchief20 pts
- lherzite20 pts
- mijnheer20 pts
- outquery20 pts
- oversize20 pts
- overzeal20 pts
- peixerey20 pts
- pejerrey20 pts
- perijove20 pts
- perionyx20 pts
- permixed20 pts
- quailery20 pts
- quashers20 pts
- quaverer20 pts
- queerish20 pts
- queerity20 pts
- queryist20 pts
- quiverer20 pts
- severize20 pts
- sharezer20 pts
- squasher20 pts
- squawler20 pts
- squshier20 pts
- stylizer20 pts
- superfix20 pts
- synerize20 pts
- taxpayer20 pts
- terfezia20 pts
- thwacker20 pts
- tweezers20 pts
- tylerize20 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 7,722 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is quizzery (38 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 194 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.