7-letter words with E as the 1st letter and P as the 4th letter

The fixed letters leave five open positions, but the matching list is short: only one of these words is classed as common. ELAPSED and ERUPTED are more recognizable examples; EXAPTED and EXOPODS stand out on the score sheet. Every match has seven letters, starts with E, and places P fourth.

The pattern at a glance

• There are 17 matches for E in position one and P in position four.
• All 17 appear in Collins, while 14 appear in NWL2023.
• ENABLE contains 12 matches, fewer than either other tournament list.
• EXAPTED and EXOPODS tie for the top score at 17 points.

Which matches are easiest to recognize?

ELAPSED, ERUPTED, ELAPSES, and ELOPING are among the more familiar-looking options. EARPLUG gives you a concrete noun, while ENDPLAY is another recognizable compound. These examples all keep E first and P fourth, even as their endings change.

The endings are varied: six matches finish in S, while three finish in D. ELAPSES, ELOPERS, ELOPSES, and EPOPEES show some of the S-ending forms. The pattern does not tell you the final letter, so check that clue separately before choosing a candidate.

Which E-and-P words score the most?

EXAPTED and EXOPODS lead at 17 points each. Their X and P tiles do the heavy lifting; the shared letter pattern is less important to the score than those premium-value tiles. EDAPHIC and EARPICK follow at 15 points apiece.

Dictionary coverage is not identical: Collins has 17 entries, NWL2023 has 14, and ENABLE has 12. Only one match is classed as common, so some options will feel unfamiliar. Check your game's word list before playing an obscure entry.

For 7-letter words with E as the 1st letter and P as the 4th letter, start with familiar candidates such as ELAPSED or ERUPTED, then use the remaining letters to test less obvious fits. EXAPTED is a strong scoring candidate, but its rarity makes a dictionary check especially important.