Ending in ELT
4 words · highest scoring is dwelt at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Ending in ELT
There are 4 five letter words ending in ELT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dwelt at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DWELT, KNELT, SMELT among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with ELT — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With ELT or Words Ending in ELT, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Ending in ELT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Ending in ELT
- dwelt9
- knelt9
- smelt7
- spelt7
Common 5 Letter Words Ending in ELT
- dwelt9
- knelt9
- smelt7
- spelt7
5 Letter Words Ending in ELT by First Letter
5 Letter Words Ending in ELT Defined
- dweltVerb · 9 points
- live in or at a specified place
- kneltVerb · 9 points
- be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission
- smeltNoun · 7 points
- a small silvery fish which lives in both marine and fresh water and is sometimes fished commercially
5 Letter Words Ending in ELT: Questions
How many five letter words ending in ELT are there?
There are 4 five letter words ending in ELT in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words ending in ELT?
DWELT is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words ending in ELT?
DWELT, KNELT, SMELT are among the most familiar five letter words ending in ELT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words ending in ELT valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.