eli

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
3
Words With Friends
4
Letters
3
Pronunciation
/ˈilaɪ/

Definition of eli

6 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

name

  1. A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
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name

  1. A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
  2. The priest who brought up Samuel.
  3. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping)Clipping of Elijah.
  4. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping)Clipping of Elisha.

noun

  1. A student at Yale University.
  2. (abbreviation, alt-of)Abbreviation of equity-linked instrument.

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Etymology

From Hebrew עֵלִי (“ascent”); cognate to the Arabic-derived Ali.

Anagrams of eli

4 plays · some not in Scrabble

Best play lei 3 points

Words you can make from eli

4 playable · top: LEI (3 pts)

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3-letter words

1 word

2-letter words

2 words

Hooks

1 extension · 1 front

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