7-letter words with E as the 1st letter and R as the 6th letter

This pattern runs from familiar words such as EASTERN and EXPLORE to less common entries like EXOCARP. The fixed letters leave one space after R. Just 8 of the 69 matches count as common, while 53 have definitions available. That mix makes the list better for checking a precise rack or board pattern than for everyday vocabulary browsing.

7-letter words with E as the 1st letter and R as the 6th letter

• The pattern has 69 tournament-dictionary matches, with E first and R sixth.
• Only 8 matches count as common, so many entries are less familiar than EASTERN or EXPLORE.
• ENQUIRY and EQUERRY tie for the top Scrabble score at 19 points each.
• Collins includes 65 matches, compared with 54 in NWL2023 and 47 in ENABLE.
• Definitions are available for 53 matches; the rest may need a dictionary check.

Why are there only 69 matches?

The E-and-R pattern yields 69 words, far fewer than the 297 matches with E in both positions or the 128 with N in the sixth slot. Even the E-and-I pattern has 90. That sharp drop makes the sixth letter a useful constraint when you have already placed E at the start.

The examples show the range: EASTERN and EARNERS are recognizable, while EPhedra and EXOCARP are more specialized. Only 8 words qualify as common, and 53 have definitions available. Treat the less familiar entries as candidates to verify, not automatic plays.

Which matching words score highest?

ENQUIRY and EQUERRY lead at 19 Scrabble points each; EXOCARP and EXHEDRA follow at 18. EXODERM and EVEJARS score 17, while EXPLORE, ESQUIRE, and ENQUIRE each reach 16.

For 7-letter words with E as the 1st letter and R as the 6th letter, check the high-value options against your rack before settling for an ordinary play. ENQUIRY stands out because its Q carries a large tile value; EXPLORE is more familiar but scores 3 points less than the leaders. Board bonuses can change the final total.