Starting Letters

7 Letter Words Starting With ER

Collins lists 54 seven-letter words beginning with ER. The highest scorer is erotize (16 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.

54
Total Words
erotize
Top Scorer
16
Best Score

7 Letter Words Starting With ER

54 words
erotize16 erathem12 erectly12 erethic12 eriachs12 erlking12 errancy12 erbiums11 ergodic11 eryngos11 erected10 ergotic10 ericoid10 ermined10 erodium10 erosely10 erosive10 errhine10 eructed10 erupted10 erecter9 erector9 eremite9 eremuri9 erepsin9 eristic9 ermelin9 ermines9 eroding9 erotema9 eroteme9 erotica9 erotics9 erotism9 errable9 erratic9 erratum9 erasing8 erelong8 ergates8 eringos8 erlangs8 erodent8 errands8 errings8 erudite8 erasers7 erasion7 erasure7 erinite7 erosion7 erotise7 errants7 erratas7

About These 7-Letter Words

Below are all 54 seven-letter words beginning with ER from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.

Highest-scoring picks

On points, the strongest play here is erotize at 16. Other high scorers include erathem (12), erectly (12), and erethic (12). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.

How these words break down

Out of 54 words, 1 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 4 end in -ED and 3 end in -ING, and 9 have a double letter.

Where you can play them

These come from the Collins word list; 43 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 44 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.

The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default — tap Points, A–Z or Z–A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.

FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with ER

How many 7-letter words start with ER?

There are 54 seven-letter words that start with ER in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.

What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with ER?

Erotize scores 16 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.

Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.

What are some good 7-letter words that start with ER?

Examples include erotize, erathem, ermines, and eroding.

Do 7-letter words score a bingo?

Yes. Using all seven of your tiles in one turn scores a 50-point bonus in Scrabble (35 points in Words With Friends), which makes a seven-letter word one of the most valuable plays in the game.

Are 7-letter words that start with ER valid in Words With Friends?

43 of the 54 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.