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Why is 'E' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'E' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "He". Originally meant to represent a window or a man rejoicing. The Romans refined the shape into the modern E.
Phoenician: He (Meaning: Window)
Original Symbol: 𐤄
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: E
Understanding the origin of 'E' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for E-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Letters | EAD, EAM, EAN, EAR | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | EACH, EADI, EARL, EARN | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | EABLY, EAGER, EAGLE, EAGRE | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | EADIOS, EADISH, EAGERS, EAGLED | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | EAGERER, EAGERLY, EAGLESS, EAGLETS | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | EACEWORM, EAGEREST, EANLINGS, EARACHES | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with E.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with E.
1. Which word is the root of 'eagling'?
2. Which of these is a common English idiom?
3. What language does 'eam' come from?
4. What part of speech is 'eardrop'?
5. What is the correct plural possessive form of 'earache'?
6. Which word shares the same '-let' suffix as 'earlet'?
7. In early England, what did an earl typically do?
8. Where would 'earings' most likely appear in an original period document?
9. What is an 'earcockle'?
10. Which correction is right?
11. Which word is the standard modern replacement for 'earlships'?
12. What part of speech is the word 'education'?
13. What is the best antonym for 'eagers'?
14. How is the first syllable of 'eardrop' pronounced?
15. Which is the U.S. national bird?
16. Which sentence treats a PERSON incorrectly?
17. Which sentence uses 'eardrums' most naturally?
18. Which sentence uses 'earclip' correctly?
19. Which sentence uses 'eadios' correctly?
20. What does the idiom 'all ears' mean?
21. Where does the suffix in 'eaglet' originate from?
22. How is 'eaglewood' formed in nature?
23. Which phrase names the contents in 'an earful ___ complaints'?
24. What part of speech is 'earnable'?
25. Which phrase is the dictionary-recognized fixed form?
26. What is the primary function of an earable device?
27. How is 'ear' pronounced?
28. Is 'earbash' used in formal writing?
29. In some old documents, 'earlship' could also refer to what?
30. Which phrase pairs most naturally with 'earlike'?
31. Is 'eardrop' a verb?
32. What does the phrase 'velvet earflaps' usually refer to?
33. Which part of speech is 'eagerer'?
34. How is 'eagerly' correctly pronounced?
35. What sound does the ending of 'eardrums' make?
36. What is the correct article in '___ earlap'?
37. What is the Latin name for eaglestone?
38. Which sentence uses 'effort' correctly?
39. How is the 'g' in 'eaglet' correctly pronounced?
40. After which historical event did the title 'ealderman' fall out of use?
41. What part of speech is 'eanling'?
42. Which sentence uses 'ealdormen' correctly?
43. Where does the red-breasted merganser mostly feed?
44. Which word is a spelling variant of 'ean' that is slightly more common in modern historical writing?
45. How many syllables does 'earned' have?
46. Which spelling is correct?
47. What is the opposite of 'eaning' in terms of the life cycle?
48. Which word does NOT rhyme with 'earmark'?
49. How is 'eadish' correctly pronounced?
50. Which word is the widely recognized modern rival of 'earlaps'?
