Words Starting With L
All 9,878 English words beginning with L - filter by length, ending, or score. Sorted by Scrabble point value.
9,878
Total words
679
5-letter (Wordle)
37
Best Scrabble score
5-Letter Words Starting With L - Wordle
When Wordle's first position shows L as a green clue, all 679 of these words are possible answers. Use our Wordle Solver to add more clues and narrow it down further.
LAWZY20LAXLY15LAZED15LYMPH15LANAZ14LAZAR14LAZES14LEXIC14LIMAX14LISZT14LOCKY14LOXIC14LUCKY14LAKKE13LOCHY13LOXED13LYNCH13LABBY12LAKEY12LAKHS12
Top Scrabble Words Starting With L
| Word | Length | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYMPHOCYTOTOXIN | 15 | 37 | 39 |
| LYMPHOMYXOMA | 12 | 36 | 38 |
| LEUCOQUINIZARIN | 15 | 35 | 41 |
| LYMPHADENOPATHY | 15 | 34 | 35 |
| LYMPHOCYTHEMIA | 14 | 34 | 35 |
| LARYNGECTOMIZED | 15 | 33 | 37 |
| LARYNGEMPHRAXIS | 15 | 33 | 36 |
| LARYNGOPHARYNX | 14 | 33 | 35 |
| LEXIGRAPHICALLY | 15 | 33 | 37 |
| LEXICOGRAPHICAL | 15 | 32 | 37 |
L Words by Length
| Category | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-letter words starting with L | 21 | filter -> |
| 3-letter words starting with L | 102 | filter -> |
| 4-letter words starting with L | 331 | filter -> |
| 5-letter words starting with L | 679 | filter -> |
| 6-letter words starting with L | 1,134 | filter -> |
| 7-letter words starting with L | 1,473 | filter -> |
| 8-letter words starting with L | 1,643 | filter -> |
| 9-letter words starting with L | 1,461 | filter -> |
| 10-letter words starting with L | 1,069 | filter -> |
| 11-letter words starting with L | 815 | filter -> |
| 12-letter words starting with L | 524 | filter -> |
| 13-letter words starting with L | 341 | filter -> |
| 14-letter words starting with L | 189 | filter -> |
| 15-letter words starting with L | 96 | filter -> |
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Words Starting With L in Word Games
The letter L is worth 1 point in Scrabble. Common letters like L appear in thousands of words, giving you maximum flexibility on any rack. The best strategy for words starting with L is to look for plays that land the first letter on a premium square - Double Letter or Triple Letter Score squares boost your points significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with L?
There are 9,878 English words that start with the letter L in the standard dictionary.
What are the best 5-letter words starting with L for Wordle?
There are 679 five-letter words starting with L. Top picks by Scrabble score: LAWZY, LAXLY, LAZED, LYMPH, LANAZ. Use the Wordle Solver to filter by additional clues.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word starting with L?
LYMPHOCYTOTOXIN scores 37 base points in Scrabble - the highest-value word starting with L.