ELL
3
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɛl//
noun
- (historical) A measure of length. An English ell was 1¼ yards (45 inches or 114 cm), a Scottish ell was about 37 inches (94 cm), a Flemish ell was ¾ yard (27 inches or 69 cm), while certain European ells were less than 50 cm."At certain times in the ice-mountains of Switzerland there happen cracks which have shewn the great thickness of the ice, as some of these cracks have measured three or four hundred ells deep."
noun
- (biochemistry) Abbreviation of RNA polymerase II elongation factor: an enzyme found in Cajal bodies.
- (education) Initialism of English-language learner.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 3 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ELL'?
The word ELL is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
E1
L1
L1
Total: 3 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ELL'?
The word ELL is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
E1
L2
L2
Total: 5 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.