Excel

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To be exceptionally good at something or surpass others in performance.

“She excels at mathematics and science.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪkˈsɛl/

Syllables

ex·cel

Related Words

Synonyms

surpassoutperformsucceed

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double C and L pattern with E vowels.

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; good for building off existing words.

Words Related to Excel

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “excel” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

expel

Words you can make from Excel

Shorter words formed from the letters in “excel”.

cele clee elec excl exec

Longer words starting with Excel

Words that begin with “excel”.

excellent excellence

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