2-letter words starting with E

This short set includes familiar forms such as EX, ED, and ET alongside EH, EW, and EF. All 13 entries count as common words, but the dictionaries do not agree on every entry. For quick play, the key distinction is between the full combined list and the words accepted by your game.

How many 2-letter words starting with E are there?

• The E-starting group contains 13 two-letter words across the tournament dictionaries.
• EX scores 9 points, ahead of EH, EW, and EF at 5 points each.
• All 13 entries count as common words.
• Twelve of the 13 words have definitions.

Which E-starting play scores highest?

EX is the scoring leader at 9 points. EH, EW, and EF tie for second at 5, followed by EM at 4 and ED at 3. ET, EL, EN, and ER each score 2, so the gap between EX and the next group is four points.

That spread makes EX the standout when you want a short, high-value play. The expert takeaway is to check the uncommon-looking pair before dismissing it: EH, EW, and EF each outscore familiar options such as ED and ET in the scoring table.

The remaining examples are ES, EA, and EE. They round out the 13-word set, while the top scoring entries show why a two-letter play can still deserve a quick score check.

Check which dictionary accepts your play

The combined count is not a promise that every game accepts all 13 words. Collins includes 12, NWL2023 includes 11, and ENABLE includes 10; those dictionary totals overlap, so they should not be added together as separate words.

Twelve entries have definitions, but the list still has a practical limit: a word can appear in the combined set and fail in a game using a narrower dictionary. Check the word list your game follows before committing a disputed pair.