Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to EL starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: elain, eland, elans.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| elain | 5 | 2 | |
| eland | 5 | 2 | |
| elans | 5 | 2 | |
| elate | 5 | 2 | |
| elbow | 5 | 2 | |
| elder | 5 | 2 | |
| elect | 5 | 2 | |
| elegy | 5 | 3 | |
| elemi | 5 | 3 | |
| elfin | 5 | 2 | |
| elide | 5 | 2 | |
| elint | 5 | 2 | |
| elite | 5 | 2 | |
| eloin | 5 | 2 | |
| elope | 5 | 2 | |
| elude | 5 | 2 | |
| elute | 5 | 2 | |
| elver | 5 | 2 | |
| elves | 5 | 2 |
Are EL-starting words common?
EL is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after EL quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.