Yes, ER is a valid word.ER is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means expresses hesitation.
ER in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Two-letter words like ER are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, ER forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for ER
ER takes 4 front hooks and 6 back hooks.
Front hooks: FER, HER, PER, SER
Back hooks: ERA, ERE, ERG, ERN, ERR, ERS
Anagrams and words inside ER
Its letters also spell RE.
Longer words that start or end with ER
Our dictionary has 280 longer words that begin with ER and 7,486 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is HEMIDEMISEMIQUAVER at 40 Scrabble points.
Starting with ER:
ERA, ERE, ERG, ERN, ERR, ERS, ERAS, ERGO, ERGS, ERNE, ERNS, EROS, ERRS, ERST, ERASE, ERECT, ERGOT, ERICA, ERNES, ERODE, EROSE, ERRED, ERROR, ERSES and 256 more
Ending with ER:
FER, HER, PER, SER, AGER, APER, AVER, BEER, BIER, DEER, DOER, DYER, EGER, EVER, EWER, EYER, GOER, HOER, JEER, KIER, LEER, LIER, OMER, OVER and 7,462 more
Frequently asked questions
Is ER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ER is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does ER mean?
ER means expresses hesitation.
How many points is ER worth?
ER is worth 2 points in Scrabble and 2 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to ER?
ER takes 4 front hooks and 6 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: FER, HER, PER, SER, ERA, ERE, ERG, ERN, ERR.