Crossword answer · 3 letters
ELO
EE-loh · proper noun; rating term
ELO
What does ELO mean in a crossword?
A rating system used to estimate the relative strength of chess players, named for its creator Arpad Elo.
ELO may be clued as a chess rating, a ranking system, or the surname of the physicist who devised it. Eponym wording asks for the person’s name.
Why does ELO appear in crosswords?
Its short vowel-rich form crosses easily, and the answer can be clued through chess, rankings, mathematics, or its eponym.
Common clue patterns
- A chess rating system
- Arpad behind a ranking method
- The eponym of competitive chess ratings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
ELO can also refer to the rock band Electric Light Orchestra; music language or capitalization context distinguishes that use.