8-letter words starting with L
There are 1,261 eight-letter words that start with L in Unscrambly's open word list; the highest scoring is LYSOZYME at 25 points. A is the most common second letter, in 377 of them, and the average score is 12.1 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 1,261 words are 3.1% of all 40,530 eight-letter words, and L is the 15th most common first letter at this length. The solver above is already set to 8 letters starting with L, so typing your rack shows only the ones your tiles can make.
8-letter words starting with L in numbers
- Words
- 1,261
- Highest scoring
- LYSOZYME 25 pts
- Average score
- 12.1 pts
- With a definition
- 603 (48%)
- A377
- E210
- I294
- L1
- O247
- U99
- Y33
Highest-scoring 8-letter words starting with l
8-letter words starting with L (1,261)
These 300 of the 1,261 are a spread sample: the 50 highest scoring first, then words taken in turn from every second letter; within each, words with a dictionary definition come first. The solver above searches all of them for your tiles, and the free JSON API has the full word lists.
Frequently asked questions
How many 8 letter words start with L?
1,261, which is 3.1% of the 40,530 eight-letter words in Unscrambly's list. 603 of them have a dictionary definition.
What is the best 8 letter word starting with L for Scrabble?
LYSOZYME scores 25 points before bonus squares. Next come LOCKJAWS (24), LACQUEYS (22) and LOCKPICK (22). The average is 12.1 points.
Which letter most often comes second in 8 letter words starting with L?
A, in 377 of the 1,261 (30%). I follows with 294.