With NEL
3 words · highest scoring is knelt at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words With NEL
There are 3 five letter words containing NEL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is knelt at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — KNELT, NELLY, PANEL 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.
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5 Letter Words With NEL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With NEL
- knelt9
- nelly8
- panel7
Common 5 Letter Words With NEL
- knelt9
- nelly8
- panel7
5 Letter Words With NEL Defined
- 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
- nellyNoun · 8 points
- a silly person
- panelNoun · 7 points
- a flat or curved component, typically rectangular, that forms or is set into the surface of a door, wall, or ceiling
5 Letter Words With NEL: Questions
How many five letter words containing NEL are there?
There are 3 five letter words containing NEL in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing NEL?
KNELT 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 containing NEL?
KNELT, NELLY, PANEL are among the most familiar five letter words containing NEL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing NEL 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.