Definition of EEL
Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
The European eel, Anguilla anguilla.
To fish for eels.
To move with a sinuous motion like that of an eel.
Word Details
Is EEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like EEL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for EEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EEL
2 words from the letters in EEL
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use EEL in Word Games
EEL is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: EEL is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EEL to find 2 additional valid words.