Words with 'elb' at the start and 'a' at the end

What is the max number of words you can assemble using this combination of letters?
With regret you can only make 1 word using the combination of words that start with 'elb' and end with 'a'.

What's the highest scoring word in Scrabble you can play for ?
With only a single word to choose from, the only choice you can go for is 'elberta' scoring 9 points.