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7-letter words with E as the 1st letter and P as the 3rd letter

7-letter words with E first and p third letter number 88; EXPLAIN is a recognizable match and EMPRIZE scores 20 points.

88 wordsTop pick EXPLAINHighest score EMPRIZE 20

22 of 88 are everyday words (25%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With E in 1st place, E is the most common 3rd letter (111 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Common words 22 · most-used first

All valid words 88

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • EKPWELE16
  • EMPAIRE11
  • EMPALED12
  • EMPALER11
  • EMPALES11
  • EMPANEL11
  • EMPARED12
  • EMPARES11
  • EMPARLS11
  • EMPARTS11
  • EMPATHS14
  • EMPATHY17
  • EMPAYRE14
  • EMPEACH16
  • EMPERCE13
  • EMPEROR11
  • EMPIGHT15
  • EMPINGS12
  • EMPIRES11
  • EMPIRIC13
  • EMPLACE13
  • EMPLANE11
  • EMPLOYE14
  • EMPLOYS14
  • EMPLUME13
  • EMPORIA11
  • EMPOWER14
  • EMPRESS11
  • EMPRISE11
  • EMPRIZE20
  • EMPTIED12
  • EMPTIER11
  • EMPTIES11
  • EMPTILY14
  • EMPTING12
  • EMPTINS11
  • EMPTION11
  • EMPUSAS11
  • EMPUSES11
  • EMPYEMA16
  • ENPLANE9
  • ENPRINT9
  • ESPADAS10
  • ESPANOL9
  • ESPARTO9
  • ESPIALS9
  • ESPIERS9
  • ESPOIRS9
  • ESPOUSE9
  • ESPRITS9
  • ESPYING13
  • EUPEPSY14
  • EUPHONS12
  • EUPHONY15
  • EUPHORY15
  • EUPHROE12
  • EUPLOID10
  • EUPNEAS9
  • EUPNEIC11
  • EUPNOEA9
  • EXPANDS17
  • EXPANSE16
  • EXPECTS18
  • EXPENDS17
  • EXPENSE16
  • EXPERTS16
  • EXPIATE16
  • EXPIRED17
  • EXPIRER16
  • EXPIRES16
  • EXPLAIN16
  • EXPLANT16
  • EXPLODE17
  • EXPLOIT16
  • EXPLORE16
  • EXPORTS16
  • EXPOSAL16
  • EXPOSED17
  • EXPOSER16
  • EXPOSES16
  • EXPOSIT16
  • EXPOUND17
  • EXPRESS16
  • EXPUGNS17
  • EXPULSE16
  • EXPUNCT18
  • EXPUNGE17
  • EXPURGE17
Letters by positionIn 44% of these words the 2nd letter is M.
2nd letter
  1. M44%
  2. X32%
  3. S10%
4th letter
  1. A19%
  2. L14%
  3. O13%
5th letter
  1. R19%
  2. I16%
  3. O11%
6th letter
  1. E22%
  2. N13%
  3. S9%
7th letter
  1. S33%
  2. E24%
  3. D8%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 11 in Scrabble; EMPRIZE tops the list with 20. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 99 points: 11 words
  2. 10 points: 2 words
  3. 1111 points: 20 words
  4. 12 points: 7 words
  5. 1313 points: 5 words
  6. 14 points: 7 words
  7. 1515 points: 3 words
  8. 16 points: 20 words
  9. 1717 points: 10 words
  10. 18 points: 2 words
  11. 1919 points: 0 words
  12. 20 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
EMPRIZE2022All three
EXPECTS1820All three
EXPUNCT1822Collins only
EXPOSED1718All three
EXPIRED1718All three
EXPLODE1719All three
EMPATHY1717All three
EXPANDS1719All three
EXPOUND1720All three
EXPUNGE1721All three
EXPENDS1719All three
EXPUGNS1721Collins only

The 88 matches divide between familiar EX openings and EMP words. The count is 88, with 22 common entries under the site's frequency measure. This pattern is best approached by checking the fixed squares first, then testing the rest of each candidate against your rack or clue. Explain is a strong recognition point, but several entries require specialist vocabulary.

At a glance for this letter pattern

  • 88 tournament-list words match the two fixed positions.
  • 22 entries fall among the common-word group.
  • EXPLAIN and EXPRESS are useful recognition anchors.
  • EMPRIZE leads the listed scores at 20 points.

Which 7-letter words with E first and p third letter are easiest to recognize?

EXPLAIN, EXPRESS, and EXPLORE make the frame easy to recognize, while EMPEROR and EMPATHY prove the third square does not force EX. For a quick solve, compare the letter pattern rather than relying on the opening sound. EXPLAIN and EXPRESS both satisfy the frame, but their different endings show why the remaining squares matter.

EXPERTS supplies another check when the first two examples do not match your available letters.

The list is a clue aid, not a guarantee that every entry feels familiar or appears in every game dictionary. 22 common entries out of 88 leaves many less everyday choices, especially around EMPRIZE. Check your game's word list when an unfamiliar candidate decides the turn.

How do the strongest plays compare?

Tip

Lock the two known positions before scanning endings. EXPLAIN is a quick fit check; EMPRIZE is the score-led option when its remaining letters work.

How should you narrow the candidates?

Start with the clue's fixed positions, then use the examples to check the letters between them. EXPLAIN is the familiar baseline; EXPRESS changes the ending, while EMPRIZE illustrates the less expected scoring route. That contrast is specific to this pattern and gives you three distinct checks while solving.

For a seven-tile play, also confirm the candidate uses every square exactly once.

Questions people ask

How many 7-letter words with E first and p third letter?
There are 88 tournament-list matches for this pattern. EXPLAIN and EXPRESS are two examples, while EMPRIZE shows a less familiar option. The count includes entries found in at least one of the supported tournament dictionaries.
What is the highest-scoring match?
EMPRIZE leads the listed score values at 20 points. EXPECTS and EXPOSED are other examples from the same fixed-position pattern. Board bonuses can change a play's total, so this is the base tile-value comparison.
Are these common everyday words?
22 of the 88 matches are in the common-word group. EXPLAIN is a recognizable example, while EMPRIZE is less familiar. The pattern is useful for exact letter clues, but many candidates call for a dictionary check before play.

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