Words Containing ER
Browse every English word that contains the sequence ER. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
This page summarises 60,550 valid words — mean length 15, mean score 31.6.
- Total words
- 60,550
- Avg length
- 15 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 31.6 pts
- Highest scoring
- hyperoxygenized (44 pts)
- Longest word
- hyperoxygenized (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 122(61%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 60,550 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 122 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ED, -LY, -NG, -ING when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: hyperoxygenized (44 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 31.6 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.37, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 61% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer HYPEROXYGENIZED, longest HYPEROXYGENIZED. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 60,550 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 31.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- HYPEROXYGENIZED (15 letters, 44 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HYPEREMPHASIZED (15 letters, 40 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HYPERTHYROIDIZE (15 letters, 39 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ICHTHYTAXIDERMY (15 letters, 39 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HYPERIMMUNIZING (15 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OVEREXQUISITELY (15 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HEMIHYPERTROPHY (15 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HYPERMIXOLYDIAN (15 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 60,550 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- hyperoxygenized44 pts
- hyperemphasized40 pts
- hyperthyroidize39 pts
- ichthytaxidermy39 pts
- hyperimmunizing37 pts
- overexquisitely37 pts
- hemihypertrophy36 pts
- hypermixolydian36 pts
- hyperphysically36 pts
- hyperrhythmical36 pts
- hypervitalizing36 pts
- xylopyrographer36 pts
- exoerythrocytic35 pts
- experimentalize35 pts
- hermaphroditize35 pts
- hyperoxymuriate35 pts
- hysterectomized35 pts
- outhyperbolized35 pts
- overemphasizing35 pts
- overoxidization35 pts
- oversqueamishly35 pts
- perhydrogenized35 pts
- plusquamperfect35 pts
- politzerization35 pts
- handkerchiefful34 pts
- hyperexcitement34 pts
- hyperparasitize34 pts
- hysterectomizes34 pts
- interhybridized34 pts
- knickerbockered34 pts
- overpublicizing34 pts
- superemphasized34 pts
- unquicksilvered34 pts
- characterizable33 pts
- commercializing33 pts
- erythroxylaceae33 pts
- hyperapophyseal33 pts
- hyperapophysial33 pts
- hyperconformity33 pts
- hypermystically33 pts
- hypersensitized33 pts
- interjectionize33 pts
- mesmerizability33 pts
- mischaracterize33 pts
- overalcoholized33 pts
- overexpansively33 pts
- overformalizing33 pts
- overobjectified33 pts
- phosphoglyceric33 pts
- ptychopterygium33 pts
- supercomplexity33 pts
- superqualifying33 pts
- underemphasized33 pts
- xerographically33 pts
- zomotherapeutic33 pts
- antiphylloxeric32 pts
- cervicoaxillary32 pts
- ferricyanhydric32 pts
- ferrocyanhydric32 pts
- fertilizability32 pts
- hieracosphinxes32 pts
- hohenzollernism32 pts
- hydrotachymeter32 pts
- hyperequatorial32 pts
- hyperinsulinize32 pts
- hypermetaphoric32 pts
- hyperpharyngeal32 pts
- hyperthyroidism32 pts
- ichthyopterygia32 pts
- nonexternalized32 pts
- overcapitalized32 pts
- overcriticizing32 pts
- overexpectantly32 pts
- overmonopolized32 pts
- overpoeticizing32 pts
- overspecialized32 pts
- oversystematize32 pts
- pharmacotherapy32 pts
- pharyngotherapy32 pts
- seroprophylaxis32 pts
- superhumanizing32 pts
- swashbucklerdom32 pts
- uncharacterized32 pts
- underemphasizes32 pts
- archdapifership31 pts
- bathythermogram31 pts
- decopperization31 pts
- diacipiperazine31 pts
- differentialize31 pts
- ephemeromorphic31 pts
- exteriorization31 pts
- externalization31 pts
- heredosyphilogy31 pts
- hieroglyphology31 pts
- hyperconfidence31 pts
- hyperkatabolism31 pts
- hyperphalangism31 pts
- hypodermoclysis31 pts
- intercomplexity31 pts
- myxobacteriales31 pts
- overcapitalizes31 pts
- overcomplacency31 pts
- overdramatizing31 pts
- overjudiciously31 pts
- overmodernizing31 pts
- overromanticize31 pts
- overspecializes31 pts
- oversufficiency31 pts
- paradoxographer31 pts
- pharyngoxerosis31 pts
- phthisiotherapy31 pts
- presbyterianize31 pts
- pterygoquadrate31 pts
- ptychopterygial31 pts
- schizonemertean31 pts
- schizonemertine31 pts
- superexcellency31 pts
- superexplicitly31 pts
- supersulphurize31 pts
- symphyantherous31 pts
- archphilosopher30 pts
- bowdlerizations30 pts
- checkerboarding30 pts
- chincherinchees30 pts
- churrigueresque30 pts
- computerization30 pts
- countersympathy30 pts
- electrodialyzer30 pts
- governmentalize30 pts
- hemispherically30 pts
- hyperaccurately30 pts
- hyperalkalinity30 pts
- hyperchloraemia30 pts
- hyperconformist30 pts
- hypercritically30 pts
- hyperdemocratic30 pts
- hyperepinephria30 pts
- hyperexaltation30 pts
- hyperpathetical30 pts
- hyperperfection30 pts
- hyperscholastic30 pts
- hypervigilantly30 pts
- hypocrateriform30 pts
- isobathythermic30 pts
- jeffersonianism30 pts
- overbrutalizing30 pts
- overcentralized30 pts
- overexuberantly30 pts
- overliberalized30 pts
- overnormalizing30 pts
- overoffensively30 pts
- overproficiency30 pts
- oversocializing30 pts
- panhysterectomy30 pts
- parameterizable30 pts
- philosophership30 pts
- phytogeographer30 pts
- psychotherapies30 pts
- psychotherapist30 pts
- quintuplinerved30 pts
- seroanaphylaxis30 pts
- subheadquarters30 pts
- superadequately30 pts
- superadjacently30 pts
- superjudicially30 pts
- superspecialize30 pts
- supersulfurized30 pts
- superthankfully30 pts
- swashbucklering30 pts
- thermochemistry30 pts
- thermogeography30 pts
- vernacularizing30 pts
- aerophotography29 pts
- butterflyfishes29 pts
- catheterization29 pts
- cervicobrachial29 pts
- cervicothoracic29 pts
- chamberlainship29 pts
- chromatospheric29 pts
- chromocytometer29 pts
- conversationize29 pts
- countercathexis29 pts
- depauperization29 pts
- dermatoglyphics29 pts
- experimentative29 pts
- fouquieriaceous29 pts
- hemochromometer29 pts
- hermaphroditish29 pts
- hymenopterology29 pts
- hypercalcinemia29 pts
- hypercatabolism29 pts
- hypercatalectic29 pts
- hypercryalgesia29 pts
- hyperdelicately29 pts
- hyperephidrosis29 pts
- hyperglycosuria29 pts
- hyperlogicality29 pts
- hypermetabolism29 pts
- hypermetropical29 pts
- hyperphalangeal29 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 60,550 words matching this pattern. The average length is 15 letters and the average Scrabble score is 31.6 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is hyperoxygenized (44 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 122 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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