5-Letter Words Containing EN
100 wordsThe letter pair EN appears in some of English's most versatile five-letter words. From everyday terms to strategic game-changers, this combination offers strong options for word puzzles and expands vocabulary in unexpected directions.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 5-Letter Words
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
be false to; be dishonest with
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
dress up garishly and tastelessly
denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
female donkey
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
Top 5-Letter Words
be false to; be dishonest with
female donkey
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
dress up garishly and tastelessly
denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units
COZEN leads in Words With Friends at 18 points, edging out its 16-point Scrabble score thanks to WWF's higher Z value. WIZEN and MIZEN both hit 18 in WWF versus 17 and 16 in Scrabble respectively. ENJOY performs nearly identically across both games. For consistent scoring, VIXEN delivers 15-17 points regardless of which game you're playing.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
AGENT and SPENT make strong opening moves, each testing common consonants while placing E and N in different positions. ENTER doubles down on E, useful when you suspect multiple vowels.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
be false to; be dishonest with
"He cozened the money out of the old man"
a man who is the senior member of a group
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
"the old oaken bucket"
a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
COZEN means to deceive or be dishonest with someone. Beyond its archaic charm, it's a Scrabble powerhouse—the Z alone makes it worth memorizing. Valid in both major word games, it catches opponents off guard while scoring 16-18 points.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.