13 Words Ending in ERD
The ending ERD appears in 13 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 7.1 letters.
D is one of the most common ending letters, largely because -ed marks the past tense of regular verbs. Beyond that: bed, red, cold, wind, gold.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in ERD: SHEPHERD (17 pts), COWHERD (16 pts), SWINEHERD (16 pts), SWANHERD (15 pts), GOOSEHERD (14 pts). The shortest is HERD (4 letters) and the longest is GOOSEHERD (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with BRI.
Notable words: HERD — to bring together a group of animals [v].; SHERD — a fragment of broken pottery [n].; COWHERD — one who tends cattle [n].; GOATHERD — one who tends goats [n]. Browse words ending in VANE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in ERD?
SHEPHERD scores 17 points. Runner-up: COWHERD at 16 points. See words starting with PSY for more high-value options.
How many words end in ERD?
Our dictionary has 13 words that end in ERD. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that ends in ERD?
HERD at just 4 letters. It means: to bring together a group of animals [v].