The term 'above ground level' can be represented by two crossword solutions: ELS (3 letters) and ALOFT (5 letters). ELS stands for 'elevation above sea level, ' which is a measurement of the height of a location relative to the average sea level. ALOFT is an adverb meaning 'high in the air, ' typically referring to something that is flying or suspended in the air. Both terms refer to a location or object that is higher than the ground level.