4-letter words starting with L
There are 272 four-letter words that start with L in Unscrambly's open word list; the highest scoring is LEZZ at 22 points. O is the most common second letter, in 66 of them, and the average score is 6.1 points.
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L is a smooth one-point liquid that slides into openings and endings alike, which keeps this list broad. These 272 words are 5% of all 5,469 four-letter words, and L is the 9th most common first letter at this length. The solver above is already set to 4 letters starting with L, so typing your rack shows only the ones your tiles can make.
4-letter words starting with L in numbers
- Words
- 272
- Highest scoring
- LEZZ 22 pts
- Average score
- 6.1 pts
- With a definition
- 177 (65%)
- A60
- E46
- I55
- O66
- U33
- W1
- Y11
Highest-scoring 4-letter words starting with l
4-letter words starting with L (272)
All 272 are listed: the 50 highest scoring first, then the rest, taken in turn from every second letter; within each, words with a dictionary definition come first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 4 letter words start with L?
272, which is 5% of the 5,469 four-letter words in Unscrambly's list. 177 of them have a dictionary definition.
What is the best 4 letter word starting with L for Scrabble?
LEZZ scores 22 points before bonus squares. Next come LAZY (16), LYNX (14) and LAZE (13). The average is 6.1 points.
Which letter most often comes second in 4 letter words starting with L?
O, in 66 of the 272 (24%). A follows with 60.