How many points is EL worth in Scrabble?

EL is worth 2 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EL?

EL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to EL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEL, CEL, DEL, EEL, GEL, MEL, SEL, TEL, ELD, ELF, ELK, ELL, ELM, ELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EL

2 pts

EL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 2 points. EL means "an elevated railroad or train".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

an elevated railroad or train

Share EL

Check the Scrabble meaning of EL. It scores 2 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before EL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after EL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Word forms

ELS3 pts

Letter Values

= 2

EL Scrabble FAQ

Is EL a Scrabble word?: EL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 2 points.
How many points is EL worth in Scrabble?: EL is worth 2 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EL?: EL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEL, CEL, DEL, EEL, GEL, MEL, SEL, TEL, ELD, ELF, ELK, ELL, ELM, ELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.