EL — Is EL a Scrabble Word?
EL is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
E = 1 + L = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble. EL is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 6 points; in Words With Friends it scores 3 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to EL
Hooks let you play a word alongside EL and score both. EL takes 8 front hooks and 6 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + EL)
- BEL5
- CEL5
- DEL4
- EEL3
- GEL4
- MEL5
- SEL3
- TEL3
Back hooks (EL + letter)
- ELD4
- ELF6
- ELK7
- ELL3
- ELM5
- ELS3
3 letter words containing EL (14)
- DEL4
- TEL3
- GEL4
- MEL5
- ELF6
- ELK7
- BEL5
- ELM5
- EEL3
- ELL3
- SEL3
- ELS3
- CEL5
- ELD4
4 letter words starting with EL (8)
- ELSE4
- ELMS6
- ELAN4
- ELKS8
- ELDS5
- ELHI7
- ELLS4
- ELMY9
5 letter words starting with EL (19)
- ELITE5
- ELDER6
- ELECT7
- ELBOW10
- ELVES8
- ELUDE6
- ELEGY9
- ELOPE7
- ELAIN5
- ELAND6
- ELANS5
- ELATE5
- ELEMI7
- ELFIN8
- ELIDE6
- ELINT5
- ELOIN5
- ELUTE5
- ELVER8
About this word check
Two-letter words like EL are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is EL a Scrabble word?
Yes. EL is valid in TWL06 and scores 2 points.
Is EL valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EL is in the ENABLE word list and scores 3 WWF points.
How many points is EL?
It scores 2 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends.
Is EL a two-letter word?
Yes. EL has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EL?
Front hooks: BEL, CEL, DEL, EEL, GEL, MEL, SEL, TEL. Back hooks: ELD, ELF, ELK, ELL, ELM, ELS.
How is EL scored?
E = 1 + L = 1 = 2 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.