5 Letter Words Starting With EL

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Best Wordle guesses for EL
ELATEELITEELDERELOGEELUDE

In 5-letter words starting with EL, the most common letters in position 3 are: O, B, I, A, U.

WordTypeDefinition
ELATEverbto make someone very happy and proud; to fill with joy
ELBOWnounthe joint connecting the forearm and upper arm
ELDERnounan older and more experienced person held in respect
ELEGYnouna poem or song of lamentation, usually for the dead
ELFINadjectivesmall and delicate in a charming or mischievous way
ELITEnouna group regarded as superior in skill, talent, or ability
ELOGEnouna eulogy or formal tribute delivered after someone's death
ELOPSnouna large marine fish related to tarpon, found in warm seas
ELUDEverbto escape or avoid someone or something by skill or trickery
ELVERnouna young eel, especially one migrating upstream
Nouns
ELBOWELDERELEGYELITEELOGEELOPSELVER
Verbs
ELATEELUDE
Adjectives
ELFIN

All 5-letter words starting with E

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with EL?

This list has 10 five-letter words starting with EL. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best EL words for Wordle?

With EL confirmed in positions 1–2, try ELATE, ELITE, ELDER — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

Can I filter by word type?

Yes — use the filter buttons above the table to show only nouns, verbs, or adjectives. Every word has a definition.