Words That Start With ELY

There are over 9 words that begin with ELY in English. From 6-letter words to 12-letter entries, find ELY-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

9 Common Words Starting with ELY

Most Common Length
7
(4 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
12.0
(out of 18)
Most Common Ending
m
(22%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ELY?

18 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ELY is elytriform with a total of 18 points.

E 1
L 1
Y 4
T 1
R 1
I 1
F 4
O 1
R 1
M 3

Words that begin with ELY are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in ELY and words with ELY. Try our five letter words starting with ELY page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With ELY

  • How many words starting with ELY are in the English dictionary?

    There are 9 words in the English dictionary that start with ELY, and most of them are 7 letters long (4 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with ELY?

    The longest word starting with ELY is "elytrigerous" at 12 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with ELY worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "elytriform", "elytroid", "elytral", "elytrum" start with ELY and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "elytriform" is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with ELY?

    Most words starting with ELY are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "elysian", "elytral", "elytron", "elytrum".