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Is ELL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ELL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 3 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELL mean?

  1. noun

    an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

3

Scrabble

5

Words With Friends

3

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + L (1) = 3 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 ELL

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

Front hooks11

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ELL

The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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