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3-Letter Words Starting with E

There are only 39 three-letter words starting with E in the English language. Some common examples include ear, eat, and eau, which is a French word for water that's often used in wine descriptions. Less familiar options like eve, ewe, and eye also exist. These short words can be useful for players of word games like Scrabble or Words With Friends, where every letter counts and finding the right combination can make all the difference. For example, using ebb to replace a longer word could earn you valuable points in a game. By learning these 39 three-letter E words, you'll have an edge over your opponents and be well-equipped to tackle any word puzzle that comes your way.

3-Letter Words (39)

  • EFF 9 · 9
  • EMF 8 · 9
  • EBB 7 · 9
  • EDH 7 · 6
  • EKE 7 · 7
  • ELK 7 · 8
  • EFS 6 · 6
  • EFT 6 · 6
  • ELF 6 · 7
  • ETH 6 · 5
  • EVE 6 · 7
  • EWE 6 · 6
  • EYE 6 · 5
  • ECU 5 · 7
  • EGG 5 · 7
  • ELM 5 · 7
  • EME 5 · 6
  • EMS 5 · 6
  • EMU 5 · 7
  • EGO 4 · 5
  • ELD 4 · 5
  • END 4 · 5
  • ENG 4 · 6
  • ERG 4 · 5
  • EAR 3 · 3
  • EAT 3 · 3
  • EAU 3 · 4
  • EEL 3 · 4
  • ELL 3 · 5
  • ELS 3 · 4
  • ENS 3 · 4
  • EON 3 · 4
  • ERA 3 · 3
  • ERE 3 · 3
  • ERN 3 · 4
  • ERR 3 · 3
  • ERS 3 · 3
  • ESS 3 · 3
  • ETA 3 · 3

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 3-letter words start with E?
There are exactly 39 three-letter words starting with the letter E, according to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all of the three-letter words starting with E listed on this page are valid for use in Scrabble, as they are derived from the ENABLE dictionary used by TWL (Tournament Word List).
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list, all 39 of the three-letter words starting with E listed on this page are also valid for use in the game.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
No, because Wordle only uses five-letter words, and this page lists three-letter words. The example word EAR would not be a valid choice in Wordle.
Are there any high-scoring or strategic considerations when using 3-letter E-words in Scrabble or Words With Friends?
Yes, the vowels E, A, and I are highly valued in Scrabble and Words With Friends because they can form multiple words and are frequently used. The word EVE is a good example of this, as it contains two high-scoring vowels.

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