diff --git a/dist/tools/codespell/ignored_words.txt b/dist/tools/codespell/ignored_words.txt
index bfef4823e3d40..c3f963945ee15 100644
--- a/dist/tools/codespell/ignored_words.txt
+++ b/dist/tools/codespell/ignored_words.txt
@@ -174,3 +174,6 @@ fram
 
 # MIS (mask interrupt register)
 mis
+
+# WEL (Write Enable Latch, used for SPI NOR Flashs)
+WEL