4-Letter Words Starting With L
Every 4-letter word in our dictionary that begins with L. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with L” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Data at a glance — 331 matches, 7.1 avg pts, 4 avg letters.
- Total words
- 331
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 7.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- lazy (16 pts)
- Longest word
- lazy (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 38(19%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 331 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 38 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -CK, -CH, -DE, -ABS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise lazy (16 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 7.1 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.35, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 19% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- LAZY (4 letters, 16 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LYNX (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LAZE (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LITZ (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LIZA (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LYCH (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- LAKH (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- LAKY (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 331 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- lazy16 pts
- lynx14 pts
- laze13 pts
- litz13 pts
- liza13 pts
- lych12 pts
- lakh11 pts
- laky11 pts
- lanx11 pts
- lawk11 pts
- lija11 pts
- luxe11 pts
- lack10 pts
- lavy10 pts
- leck10 pts
- levy10 pts
- lick10 pts
- lock10 pts
- lowy10 pts
- luck10 pts
- luff10 pts
- lvov10 pts
- lacy9 pts
- lech9 pts
- lich9 pts
- limy9 pts
- loch9 pts
- lucy9 pts
- lwop9 pts
- lyam9 pts
- lady8 pts
- laik8 pts
- lake8 pts
- lamb8 pts
- lamm8 pts
- lamp8 pts
- lank8 pts
- lapb8 pts
- lapp8 pts
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- lewd8 pts
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- like8 pts
- limb8 pts
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- logy8 pts
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- look8 pts
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- laft7 pts
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- lawn7 pts
- laws7 pts
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- leys7 pts
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- life7 pts
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- lift7 pts
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- live7 pts
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- losh7 pts
- loth7 pts
- love7 pts
- lowa7 pts
- lowe7 pts
- lown7 pts
- lows7 pts
- loyn7 pts
- luny7 pts
- lush7 pts
- lyas7 pts
- lyes7 pts
- lynn7 pts
- lyon7 pts
- lyra7 pts
- lyre7 pts
- lyse7 pts
- labs6 pts
- lace6 pts
- lacs6 pts
- laic6 pts
- lama6 pts
- lame6 pts
- lams6 pts
- laps6 pts
- leam6 pts
- leap6 pts
- lect6 pts
- leep6 pts
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- lerp6 pts
- libr6 pts
- libs6 pts
- lice6 pts
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- lime6 pts
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- limo6 pts
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- lips6 pts
- lisp6 pts
- lndg6 pts
- loam6 pts
- lobe6 pts
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- lobs6 pts
- loca6 pts
- loci6 pts
- locn6 pts
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- loma6 pts
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- loop6 pts
- lope6 pts
- lops6 pts
- loup6 pts
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- luce6 pts
- lums6 pts
- lupe6 pts
- lade5 pts
- lads5 pts
- lags5 pts
- laid5 pts
- land5 pts
- lang5 pts
- lard5 pts
- laud5 pts
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- lend5 pts
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- lind5 pts
- ling5 pts
- load5 pts
- lode5 pts
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- loge5 pts
- logo5 pts
- logs5 pts
- lond5 pts
- long5 pts
- lood5 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 331 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 7.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is lazy (16 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 38 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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