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8-letter words starting with ES

There are 66 8-letter words starting with ES in the standard word-game list. The most common are escaping, estimate, espresso, esteemed, escorted, escalate.

Most common, with meanings

WordMeaningPoints
escapingThe act of one who escapes; an escape.13
estimatean approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth10
espressostrong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans10
esteemedhaving an illustrious reputation; respected11
escortedWith or having an escort.11
escalateincrease in extent or intensity10
estrogena general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical…9
escaladean act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)11
esotericconfined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle10
escapadea wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)13
escargotedible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic11
escallopedible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces12
escapisman inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy14
escapista person who escapes into a world of fantasy12
escarolevariety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges10
eschalottype of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning13
eschewalThe act of eschewing16
esculentSuitable for eating; eatable, edible.10
espaliera trellis on which ornamental shrub or fruit tree is trained to grow flat10
especialsurpassing what is common or usual or expected12
espousalarchaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast10
espouserOne who espouses; one who embraces or adopts a cause.10
esquiredUsing the title or honorific of esquire.18
essayingAn attempt; a try.12
essayista writer of literary works11
essonitea garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown8
estanciaA large rural estate in Latin America; a kind of ranch.10
esteraseAny enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester8
esterifychange (a compound) into an ester14
esthesiamental responsiveness and awareness11
esthesisan unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation11
estheticconcerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste13
estivatesleep during summer11
estoppela rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled12
estoversAn estover, an allowance made from an estate for a person's support.11
estragonaromatic perennial of southeastern Russia9
estrangeremove from customary environment or associations9
esurientextremely hungry8

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