5 Words Starting With ELM
The prefix ELM appears in 5 words, from 3-letter words up to 7 letters. The biggest cluster is 4-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 4.8 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 ELM: ELMIEST (9 pts), ELMY (9 pts), ELMIER (8 pts), ELMS (6 pts), ELM (5 pts). The shortest is ELM (3 letters) and the longest is ELMIEST (7 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in PINE.
Notable words: ELMS — a kind of deciduous tree [n].; ELMIER — full of elm trees [adj].; ELMIEST — full of elm trees [adj]. Browse words starting with ROE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ELM?
ELMIEST scores 9 points. Runner-up: ELMY at 9 points. See words ending in BOA for more high-value options.
How many words start with ELM?
Our dictionary has 5 words that start with ELM. They range from 3 to 7 letters, with 4-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with ELM?
ELM at just 3 letters. It means: a variety of deciduous tree [n].