Starting With EL
8 words · highest scoring is elixir at 13 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With EL
There are 8 six letter words starting with EL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is elixir at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ELBOWS, ELDEST, ELICIT 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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6 Letter Words Starting With EL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With EL
- elixir13
- elbows11
- eleven9
- elects8
- elicit8
- elders7
- eldest7
- elites6
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With EL
- elbows11
- elders7
- eldest7
- elects8
- eleven9
- elicit8
- elites6
- elixir13
6 Letter Words Starting With EL by Last Letter
6 Letter Words Starting With EL Defined
- elbowsNoun · 11 points
- the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
- eldersNoun · 7 points
- a small tree or shrub with pithy stems, white flowers, and bluish-black or red berries
- eldestAdjective · 7 points
- (of one out of a group of related or otherwise associated people) of the greatest age; oldest
- elevenNumeral · 9 points
- equivalent to the sum of six and five; one more than ten; 11
- elicitVerb · 8 points
- evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
- elitesNoun · 6 points
- a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
6 Letter Words Starting With EL: Questions
How many six letter words starting with EL are there?
There are 8 six letter words starting with EL in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with EL?
ELIXIR is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with EL?
ELBOWS, ELDEST, ELICIT are among the most familiar six letter words starting with EL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with EL 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.