Is ELD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ELD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ELD mean?
- noun
a late time of life
“old age is not for sissies”
- noun
a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
“she was now of school age”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
4
Scrabble
5
Words With Friends
3
Letters
E (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 4 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 ELD
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Anagrams of ELD
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Words you can make from ELD
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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