9-Letter Words Starting With E
Every 9-letter word in our dictionary that begins with E. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with E” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Data at a glance — 2,256 matches, 22.6 avg pts, 9 avg letters.
- Total words
- 2,256
- Avg length
- 9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 22.6 pts
- Highest scoring
- extraquiz (34 pts)
- Longest word
- extraquiz (9 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 183(92%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 2,256 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 183 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -ZE, -VE, -ED, -IZE appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise extraquiz (34 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 22.6 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.43, 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
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 92% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Average Scrabble value here is 22.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 22.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- EXTRAQUIZ (9 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EMBEZZLED (9 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EMBEZZLER (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EMBEZZLES (9 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EQUIVOQUE (9 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — vowel-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXCHEQUER (9 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXOENZYME (9 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EPOXIDIZE (9 letters, 28 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 2,256 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
9-letter words
- extraquiz34 pts
- embezzled32 pts
- embezzler31 pts
- embezzles31 pts
- equivoque30 pts
- exchequer30 pts
- exoenzyme30 pts
- epoxidize28 pts
- equalized28 pts
- equisized28 pts
- exorcized28 pts
- ekphorize27 pts
- epizeuxis27 pts
- equalizer27 pts
- equalizes27 pts
- exorcizer27 pts
- exorcizes27 pts
- expertize27 pts
- exemplify26 pts
- ecphorize25 pts
- ectoenzym25 pts
- empathize25 pts
- emphasize25 pts
- enzymatic25 pts
- enzymotic25 pts
- eponymize25 pts
- equiaxial25 pts
- equinoxes25 pts
- equivokes25 pts
- euphemize25 pts
- executrix25 pts
- exequatur25 pts
- exocyclic25 pts
- exquisite25 pts
- externize25 pts
- echoizing24 pts
- emblemize24 pts
- enjoyably24 pts
- enquicken24 pts
- enzygotic24 pts
- equivalve24 pts
- ethicized24 pts
- euphuized24 pts
- exstrophy24 pts
- ecchymoma23 pts
- echinozoa23 pts
- elenchize23 pts
- elizabeth23 pts
- emblazing23 pts
- emphraxis23 pts
- enchequer23 pts
- enzymosis23 pts
- equicurve23 pts
- equipluve23 pts
- equipping23 pts
- equitably23 pts
- equivocal23 pts
- ethicizes23 pts
- ethnicize23 pts
- eunuchize23 pts
- euphonize23 pts
- eupolyzoa23 pts
- eurhythmy23 pts
- evaporize23 pts
- everwhich23 pts
- exceptive23 pts
- exchanged23 pts
- excitably23 pts
- excitancy23 pts
- excusably23 pts
- execrably23 pts
- exemplary23 pts
- exemptive23 pts
- exopathic23 pts
- exophasic23 pts
- exophoric23 pts
- exotoxins23 pts
- expective23 pts
- exponency23 pts
- extempory23 pts
- extispicy23 pts
- economize22 pts
- effluxion22 pts
- emblazers22 pts
- emblazons22 pts
- ephphatha22 pts
- epicurize22 pts
- epimerize22 pts
- epipolize22 pts
- epitomize22 pts
- epizoisms22 pts
- epizootic22 pts
- equipment22 pts
- equippers22 pts
- etherized22 pts
- excambion22 pts
- excavated22 pts
- excepable22 pts
- exchangee22 pts
- exchanger22 pts
- exchanges22 pts
- excipulum22 pts
- excitedly22 pts
- excommune22 pts
- exhibited22 pts
- exhumated22 pts
- exhusband22 pts
- exochorda22 pts
- exundancy22 pts
- ebonizing21 pts
- ecchymose21 pts
- ejectives21 pts
- emerizing21 pts
- emphysema21 pts
- empidonax21 pts
- enjoyable21 pts
- enjoyment21 pts
- epaxially21 pts
- ephymnium21 pts
- epilogize21 pts
- epiphytic21 pts
- epixylous21 pts
- equilobed21 pts
- equimodal21 pts
- equipages21 pts
- equipedal21 pts
- equivalue21 pts
- equvalent21 pts
- erethizon21 pts
- etherizer21 pts
- etherizes21 pts
- euxanthic21 pts
- everybody21 pts
- everywhen21 pts
- evocatrix21 pts
- exampling21 pts
- exanthema21 pts
- exanthems21 pts
- exarchate21 pts
- exarchies21 pts
- exarchist21 pts
- excavates21 pts
- excavator21 pts
- excepting21 pts
- excerpted21 pts
- excessive21 pts
- exclaimed21 pts
- exclusive21 pts
- exclusory21 pts
- excretive21 pts
- excretory21 pts
- excursive21 pts
- excursory21 pts
- excurvate21 pts
- excuseful21 pts
- executive21 pts
- executory21 pts
- exempting21 pts
- exhalable21 pts
- exhibiter21 pts
- exhibitor21 pts
- exhumator21 pts
- exodromic21 pts
- exophasia21 pts
- exophoria21 pts
- exosphere21 pts
- exothecal21 pts
- exoticity21 pts
- expansive21 pts
- expecting21 pts
- expensive21 pts
- expiative21 pts
- expiatory21 pts
- expletive21 pts
- expletory21 pts
- explosive21 pts
- expressly21 pts
- expulsive21 pts
- expulsory21 pts
- exsputory21 pts
- extremely21 pts
- extremity21 pts
- exultancy21 pts
- exuviable21 pts
- eachwhere20 pts
- eaglehawk20 pts
- eccyclema20 pts
- echograph20 pts
- ecstasize20 pts
- ectozoans20 pts
- effectful20 pts
- effective20 pts
- effluency20 pts
- effluvium20 pts
- egotizing20 pts
- ejectable20 pts
- ejectment20 pts
- ektexines20 pts
- electrize20 pts
- elegizing20 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 2,256 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 22.6 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is extraquiz (34 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 183 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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