With VEL
48 words, 9 of them common · highest scoring is javels at 16 points
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About 6 Letter Words With VEL
There are 48 six letter words containing VEL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is javels at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 9 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — GRAVEL, LOVELY, SHOVEL 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 With VEL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With VEL
- javels16
- vively15
- devvel13
- kevels13
- kvells13
- lively12
- lovely12
- shovel12
Common 6 Letter Words With VEL
- gravel10
- levels9
- lively12
- lovely12
- marvel11
- novels9
- shovel12
- travel9
6 Letter Words With VEL Defined
- gravelNoun · 10 points
- a loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones
- levelsVerb · 9 points
- give a flat and even surface to
- lovelyAdjective · 12 points
- very beautiful or attractive
- marvelVerb · 11 points
- be filled with wonder or astonishment
- shovelNoun · 12 points
- a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned sides, used for moving coal, earth, snow, or other material
- travelVerb · 9 points
- go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length
6 Letter Words With VEL: Questions
How many six letter words containing VEL are there?
There are 48 six letter words containing VEL in our dictionary, and 9 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing VEL?
JAVELS is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing VEL?
GRAVEL, LOVELY, SHOVEL are among the most familiar six letter words containing VEL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words containing VEL 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.