8 Words Ending in ELM
The ending ELM appears in 8 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 6.1 letters.
Words ending in M come from many sources: rhythm (Greek), album (Latin), team and dream (Old English), algorithm (Arabic). Crossword puzzles love the -ism and -asm endings.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in ELM: OVERWHELM (20 pts), UNDERWHELM (19 pts), DISHELM (13 pts), WHELM (13 pts), SKELM (11 pts). The shortest is ELM (3 letters) and the longest is UNDERWHELM (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with ED.
Notable words: HELM — to steer a ship [v].; SKELM — a scoundrel, rascal [n].; UNHELM — to remove the helmet of [v].; DISHELM — to deprive of a helmet [v]. Browse words ending in BAR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in ELM?
OVERWHELM scores 20 points. Runner-up: UNDERWHELM at 19 points. See words starting with ZINC for more high-value options.
How many words end in ELM?
Our dictionary has 8 words that end in ELM. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that ends in ELM?
ELM at just 3 letters. It means: a variety of deciduous tree [n].