3-letter words starting with L

There are 43 3-letter words starting with L in our word list, and 17 of them are common English words such as LAD, LAY, LEG, LIE and LOT.

43words in total
17common words
LAXhighest scoring (10 points)
LABlongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with L

17 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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3-letter words 17 words

law6lay6low6lab5lap5lip5lad4lag4led4leg4lid4log4lee3let3lie3lit3lot3

All 43 3-letter words starting with L

Includes 26 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with L are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 43 3-letter words starting with L. 17 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, LAX scores 10 points, followed by LEX (10). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.