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Four-Letter Words Starting With L

63 words

Discover all 63 four-letter words beginning with L. L is one of the most common opening consonants in English, appearing frequently in everyday vocabulary. Whether you need a Wordle guess, a Scrabble play, or a crossword answer, this comprehensive list has the word you're looking for.

Updated February 2026

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Tips for Using These Words

  • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 4-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter L in the first position is a common pattern worth practising.
  • Scrabble: Look for high-value letters like Q, X, Z, or J in these words to maximise your Scrabble score. Aim for premium squares to boost your score.
  • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with L are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1lazy16
2lack10
3levy10
4lock10
5luck10
6lucy9
7lady8
8lake8
9lamb8
10lamp8

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