5 Letter Words Starting With ER

4 common words, 7 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for ER
ERROR

In 5-letter words starting with ER, the most common letters in position 3 are: R, U, O, E.

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WordTypeDefinition
ERECTadjectiverigidly upright or vertical in posture or position
ERODEverbto wear away gradually by water, wind, or other forces
ERRORnouna mistake; something done incorrectly
ERUPTverbto burst out suddenly and dramatically; to explode
Nouns
ERGONERGOTERROR
Verbs
ERODEERUCTERUPT
Adjectives
ERECT

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How many 5-letter words start with ER?

This list has 7 five-letter words starting with ER that have definitions. 4 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 1 of them.

What are the best ER words for Wordle?

If ER is confirmed in positions 1–2, try ERROR. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

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