ELDERS
/ˈɛldəz/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ELDERS
An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
"We were presented to the village elder."
One who is older than another.
"Respect your elders."
One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
"I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship."
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries
Any of the other species of the genus Sambucus: small trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials with red, purple, or white/yellow berries (some of which are poisonous).
Examples of ELDERS in a Sentence
- "We were presented to the village elder."
- "Respect your elders."
- "I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship."
Word Details
Is ELDERS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELDERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ELDERS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ELDERS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | d | e | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELDERS
69 words from the letters in ELDERS
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How to Use ELDERS in Word Games
ELDERS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ELDERS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ELDERS to find 69 additional valid words.