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Is ELF a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ELF is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELF mean?

  1. noun

    (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

  2. noun

    below 3 kilohertz

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + F (4) = 6 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 ELF

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

Front hooks3

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from ELF

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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