5 Letter Words Starting With ER

7 words — filter by type, see definitions, find your best Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for ER
ERRORERODEERECTERGOTERGON

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

WordTypeDefinition
ERECTadjectiverigidly upright or vertical in posture or position
ERGONnouna unit of energy in the CGS system equal to one dyne-centimetre
ERGOTnouna fungal disease of cereals that affects grain crops
ERODEverbto wear away gradually by water, wind, or other forces
ERRORnouna mistake; something done incorrectly
ERUCTverbto belch; to emit gas noisily from the stomach
ERUPTverbto burst out suddenly and dramatically; to explode
Nouns
ERGONERGOTERROR
Verbs
ERODEERUCTERUPT
Adjectives
ERECT

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with ER?

This list has 7 five-letter words starting with ER. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best ER words for Wordle?

With ER confirmed in positions 1–2, try ERROR, ERODE, ERECT — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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