5 Letter Words Starting With EL

7 common words, 10 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for EL
ELITEELUDEELFINELBOW

In 5-letter words starting with EL, the most common letters in position 3 are: B, I, A, U, F.

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WordTypeDefinition
ELATEverbto make someone very happy and proud; to fill with joy
ELBOWnounthe joint connecting the forearm and upper arm
ELDERnounan older and more experienced person held in respect
ELEGYnouna poem or song of lamentation, usually for the dead
ELFINadjectivesmall and delicate in a charming or mischievous way
ELITEnouna group regarded as superior in skill, talent, or ability
ELUDEverbto escape or avoid someone or something by skill or trickery
Nouns
ELBOWELDERELEGYELITEELOGEELOPSELVER
Verbs
ELATEELUDE
Adjectives
ELFIN

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with EL?

This list has 10 five-letter words starting with EL that have definitions. 7 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 4 of them.

What are the best EL words for Wordle?

If EL is confirmed in positions 1–2, try ELITE, ELUDE, ELFIN. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

What does the Common filter show?

Common shows everyday words useful for Wordle and writing. All words includes rarer entries that appear in some word-game lists.