4-letter words starting with L

There are 208 4-letter words starting with L in our word list, and 93 of them are common English words such as LAME, LEAN, LILY, LOCK and LOWE.

208words in total
93common words
LAZYhighest scoring (16 points)
LABSlongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with L

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

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4-letter words 93 words

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All 208 4-letter words starting with L

Includes 115 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with L are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 208 4-letter words starting with L. 93 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, LAZY scores 16 points, followed by LYNX (14). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.