Definition of ELT
To injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.
To begrime; soil with mud; daub; smear.
To work persistently or laboriously; be occupied in working (e.g. in the earth, rake among dirt, etc.).
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
"Letters are the elements of written language."
A small part of the whole.
"an element of doubt; an element of the picture"
The sky.
Examples of ELT in a Sentence
- "Letters are the elements of written language."
- "an element of doubt; an element of the picture"
Word Details
Is ELT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ELT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ELT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELT
5 words from the letters in ELT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ELT in Word Games
ELT is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ELT 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 ELT to find 5 additional valid words.