Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to ER starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: erase, erect, ergot.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| erase | 5 | 2 | |
| erect | 5 | 2 | |
| ergot | 5 | 2 | |
| erica | 5 | 3 | |
| ernes | 5 | 2 | |
| erode | 5 | 2 | |
| erose | 5 | 2 | |
| erred | 5 | 2 | |
| error | 5 | 2 | |
| erses | 5 | 2 | |
| eruct | 5 | 2 | |
| erugo | 5 | 3 | |
| erupt | 5 | 2 | |
| ervil | 5 | 2 |
Are ER-starting words common?
ER is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after ER quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.