5-letter words ending in L

There are 344 5-letter words ending in L in our word list, and 115 of them are common English words such as BRILL, FRAIL, NASAL, RURAL and TRAIL.

344words in total
115common words
HEXYLhighest scoring (18 points)
ANGELlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words ending in L

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

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5-letter words 115 words

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All 344 5-letter words ending in L

Includes 229 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words ending in L are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 344 5-letter words ending in L. 115 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, HEXYL scores 18 points, followed by XYLYL (18). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.