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Is ELM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ELM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ELM mean?

  1. noun

    any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

  2. noun

    hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

E (1) + L (1) + M (3) = 5 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 ELM

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks2

Anagrams of ELM

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ELM

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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