Ending in ELLS
4 words · highest scoring is shells at 9 points
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About 6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS
There are 4 six letter words ending in ELLS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is shells at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SHELLS, SMELLS, SPELLS 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 ELLS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 6 Letter Words With ELLS or Words Ending in ELLS, which drops the length limit entirely.
6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS
- shells9
- swells9
- smells8
- spells8
Common 6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS
- shells9
- smells8
- spells8
- swells9
6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS by First Letter
6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS Defined
- shellsNoun · 9 points
- the hard protective outer case of a mollusc or crustacean
- smellsNoun · 8 points
- the faculty or power of perceiving odours or scents by means of the organs in the nose
- spellsVerb · 8 points
- write or name the letters that form (a word) in correct sequence
- swellsVerb · 9 points
- (especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
6 Letter Words Ending in ELLS: Questions
How many six letter words ending in ELLS are there?
There are 4 six letter words ending in ELLS in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words ending in ELLS?
SHELLS is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words ending in ELLS?
SHELLS, SMELLS, SPELLS are among the most familiar six letter words ending in ELLS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words ending in ELLS 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.