7 Letter Words Starting With EL
There are 82 seven-letter words beginning with EL in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by elegize (17 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.
7 Letter Words Starting With EL
About These 7-Letter Words
Every entry among the seven-letter words beginning with EL in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 82 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is elegize at 17. Other high scorers include elflock (16), elfhood (14), and elflike (14). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 82 words, 2 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 8 end in -ES and 5 end in -ING, and 8 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 61 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 61 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
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FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with EL
How many 7-letter words start with EL?
There are 82 seven-letter words that start with EL in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with EL?
Elegize scores 17 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
How is this list of words ordered?
By Scrabble score, highest first. Use the Points, A–Z and Z–A controls above the word list to change the order.
Are 7-letter words that start with EL valid in Words With Friends?
61 of the 82 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.
Which 7-letter words that start with EL score the most points?
Ranked by Scrabble value, the top three are elegize (17), elflock (16), and elfhood (14).
What are some good 7-letter words that start with EL?
Examples include elegize, elflock, eldings, and electee.