8-letter words starting with L

There are 890 8-letter words starting with L in our word list, and 94 of them are common English words such as LANDINGS, LEARNERS, LICENCES, LISTENED and LORDSHIP.

890words in total
94common words
LYSOZYMEhighest scoring (25 points)
LABELINGlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with L

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

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8-letter words 94 words

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All 890 8-letter words starting with L

Includes 796 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with L are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 890 8-letter words starting with L. 94 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, LYSOZYME scores 25 points, followed by LOCKJAWS (24). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.