5 Letter Words Starting with EL
There are 13 five-letter words starting with EL in our dictionary. The most frequent neighbouring letters are A (2), E (2), I (2).
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Common words (8)
- ELBOW10
- ELDER6
- ELECT7
- ELEGY9
- ELITE5
- ELOPE7
- ELUDE6
- ELVES8
Less common words (5)
- ELAND6
- ELATE5
- ELFIN8
- ELIDE6
- ELVER8
Related word lists
- Starting with AL
- Starting with BL
- Starting with CL
- Starting with EA
- Starting with EM
- Starting with EN
- Starting with ER
- Starting with EX
- Starting with FL
- Starting with GL
- Starting with PL
- Starting with SL
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words starting with EL are there?
There are 13 in this list, 8 of which are everyday common words. Examples include ELBOW, ELDER, ELECT, ELEGY, ELITE.
What is a good Wordle guess starting with EL?
Start with a common word such as ELBOW, ELDER, ELECT, then use the finder above to narrow the remaining options.
Are all of these valid in Scrabble or Wordle?
Most are, but official lists differ. Wordle accepts a curated answer list plus a larger guess list, while Scrabble dictionaries add or remove some entries.