Words Containing ELU

Q: How many words containing ELU are there?

There are 219 words containing ELU in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 38 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word containing ELU?

HALLELUJAHS is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HALLELUJAH (23), CRAQUELURES (22), CRAQUELURE (21).

Q: What are some common words containing ELU?

Everyday examples include RELUCTANT , RELUCTANCE , RELUCTANTLY , DELUSION , ELUSIVE , ELUCIDATE , DELUDE , DELUXE . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word containing ELU?

INELUCTABILITIES has 16 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, HALLELUJAHS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Containing ELU 219 words

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How often does ELU appear in words?

Our combined English word list has 219 words containing ELU. Most are 9 letters long, they average 12.7 points, the best is HALLELUJAHS (24 points) and 36.5% end in S.

Total words: 219
Most common length: 9 letters; 38 words
Average Scrabble score: 12.7; out of 24 max
Longest word: INELUCTABILITIES; 16 letters
Most common ending: S; 36.5% of words

Most common last letters

s 36.5%
e 14.2%
g 8.7%

Top vowel pairs

io12.8%
ia11.9%
ui2.7%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring word containing ELU

h ₄a ₁l ₁l ₁e ₁l ₁u ₁j ₈a ₁h ₄s ₁

H 4 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + E 1 + L 1 + U 1 + J 8 + A 1 + H 4 + S 1 = 24 points

Double word: 48 pts
Triple word: 72 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

hallelujahs

Form of hallelujah

nouna shout or song of praise to God

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How many words containing ELU are there?

There are 219 words containing ELU in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 38 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word containing ELU?

HALLELUJAHS is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HALLELUJAH (23), CRAQUELURES (22), CRAQUELURE (21).

What are some common words containing ELU?

Everyday examples include RELUCTANT, RELUCTANCE, RELUCTANTLY, DELUSION, ELUSIVE, ELUCIDATE, DELUDE, DELUXE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word containing ELU?

INELUCTABILITIES has 16 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, HALLELUJAHS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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