Words Starting With NEL

11 words start with NEL. Scores range up to 16 points (NELUMBIUMS), averaging 9 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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16
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Definition

Plural of nelly, meaning female given names or effeminate men.

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Definition

A kind of pear.

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Definition

A diminutive of female names like Eleanor or Helen.

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Definition

Plural of NELLY.

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Definition

An effeminate homosexual man.

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Definition

A wrestling hold with an arm under the opponent's armpit.

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Definition

Plural of NELSON.

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Definition

A plant of the former genus Nelumbium.

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Definition

Plural of NELUMBIUM.

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Definition

A lotus plant of the genus Nelumbo.

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Definition

Plural of NELUMBO.

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How many words starting with nel are there?

There are 11 words starting with nel.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with NEL?

NELUMBIUMS scores 16 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.