4 Words Starting With ELK
The prefix ELK appears in 4 words, from 3-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 3-letter words with 1 entries. Average word length: 6.0 letters.
Despite being the most common letter overall, E is a surprisingly rare starter. Most E-words are Latin-derived: educate, eliminate, evolve.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with ELK: ELKHOUNDS (17 pts), ELKHOUND (16 pts), ELKS (8 pts), ELK (7 pts). The shortest is ELK (3 letters) and the longest is ELKHOUNDS (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in QUER.
Notable words: ELKS — a kind of large deer [n].; ELKHOUND — a breed of hunting dog [n].; ELKHOUNDS — a breed of hunting dog [n]. Browse words starting with OD for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ELK?
ELKHOUNDS scores 17 points. Runner-up: ELKHOUND at 16 points. See words ending in JIN for more high-value options.
How many words start with ELK?
Our dictionary has 4 words that start with ELK. They range from 3 to 9 letters, with 3-letter words being the most common (1).
What is the shortest word that starts with ELK?
ELK at just 3 letters. It means: a variety of large deer [n].