6-letter words with E as the 1st letter and I as the 4th letter

The fixed pattern is E _ _ I _ _. Familiar choices such as ENTIRE, EASILY, EATING, and ENGINE sit alongside less everyday entries. Just 21 matches fall within the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so the pattern has recognizable answers but plenty of specialist vocabulary too.

How many 6-letter E-first, I-fourth words are there?

• The pattern has 116 matches across at least one tournament dictionary.
• 21 matches rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency.
• 92 matches have dictionary definitions available.
• EQUITY and EXPIRY lead the scoring list at 18 points each.
• Words ending in E and G tie at 21 matches apiece; S is close behind at 20.

Which familiar words fit the pattern?

ENTIRE, EASILY, EATING, ENGINE, and ENDING are easy examples to test against E _ _ I _ _. EMPIRE, ETHICS, ENTITY, and EMAILS also fit, giving you several familiar options before you reach for obscure vocabulary.

The frequency count gives a useful reality check: only 21 of the 116 matches are among the most common 25,000 English words. A word can fit the tiles without being a word you meet often, and 92 entries have dictionary definitions available. Check your game's word list before relying on a rare candidate.

Which endings and high scorers stand out?

Among 6-letter words with E as the 1st letter and I as the 4th letter, the most frequent endings are E and G, with 21 matches each; S follows with 20. R and Y each finish 9 words. If your last tile is known, those ending groups narrow the search quickly.

For points, EQUITY and EXPIRY are tied at 18. EQUIPS and EQUIPE score 17, while EFFIGY, EQUIDS, and EXCIDE score 16. The familiar-looking choices are not always the strongest scorers: compare the board value of a candidate before settling on it.