Definition of ELK
Any of various large species of deer such as the red deer, moose or wapiti (see usage notes).
The European wild, whistling, or common swan (Cygnus cygnus, syn. Cygnus ferus).
Word Details
Is ELK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ELK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ELK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELK
2 words from the letters in ELK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ELK in Word Games
ELK is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ELK 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 ELK to find 2 additional valid words.