Daily word games to challenge your mind
Looking for 5-letter words starting with EL? You've found the right place. Popular examples include ELAIN, ELAND, ELANS, plus ELATE, ELBOW, ELDER and many more. Click any word for its full definition and usage.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| elain | 5 | 2 | |
| eland | 5 | 2 | |
| elans | 5 | 2 | |
| elate | 5 | 2 | |
| elbow | 5 | 2 | |
| elder | 5 | 2 | |
| elect | 5 | 2 | |
| elegy | 5 | 3 | |
| elemi | 5 | 3 | |
| elfin | 5 | 2 | |
| elide | 5 | 2 | |
| elint | 5 | 2 | |
| elite | 5 | 2 | |
| eloin | 5 | 2 | |
| elope | 5 | 2 | |
| elude | 5 | 2 | |
| elute | 5 | 2 | |
| elver | 5 | 2 | |
| elves | 5 | 2 |
Are EL-starting words common?
EL is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after EL quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.