15 Words Starting With ETA
The prefix ETA appears in 15 words, from 3-letter words up to 8 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 6.4 letters.
Despite being the most common letter overall, E is a surprisingly rare starter. Most E-words are Latin-derived: educate, eliminate, evolve.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with ETA: ETAMINES (10 pts), ETATISMS (10 pts), ETAGERES (9 pts), ETAMINE (9 pts), ETAMINS (9 pts). The shortest is ETA (3 letters) and the longest is ETAGERES (8 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ENT.
Notable words: ETAS — a Greek letter [n].; ETAPE — a storehouse; a halting-place; a day's march [n].; ETALON — a device used to measure wavelengths [n].; ETAGERE — a display stand with shelves for small objects or ornaments, etc. Browse words starting with YA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ETA?
ETAMINES scores 10 points. Runner-up: ETATISMS at 10 points. See words ending in NOM for more high-value options.
How many words start with ETA?
Our dictionary has 15 words that start with ETA. They range from 3 to 8 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with ETA?
ETA at just 3 letters. It means: a Greek letter [n].