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Is EL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 2 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EL mean?

  1. noun

    angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

  2. noun

    a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

2

Scrabble

3

Words With Friends

2

Letters

E (1) + L (1) = 2 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for EL

Single letters that turn EL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks8

Back hooks6

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