Words Starting With LO
Browse every English word that starts with the letter LO. This list is sourced from a 350 000-word dictionary and includes Scrabble-valid entries with their point scores. Use the full Word Unscrambler to filter by length, ending, or tile combination.
Data at a glance — 1,646 matches, 19.4 avg pts, 12.1 avg letters.
- Total words
- 1,646
- Avg length
- 12.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 19.4 pts
- Highest scoring
- loxophthalmus (30 pts)
- Longest word
- logarithmomancy (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 41(21%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 1,646 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. This list includes 41 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -SS, -LY, -AL, -ESS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. Notice how many words begin with LO, LON, LOC, LOG — memorising these clusters speeds up in-game word retrieval. For quick wins, prioritise loxophthalmus (30 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 19.4 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.41, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 21% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 19.4 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Anchor words: highest scorer LOXOPHTHALMUS, longest LOGARITHMOMANCY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,646 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- LOXOPHTHALMUS (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LOXODROMICALLY (14 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LOGARITHMOMANCY (15 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- LOGOMACHIZE (11 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LOGOGRAPHICALLY (15 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- LOPHOBRANCHIATE (15 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- LOBACHEVSKIAN (13 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- LOZENGEWAYS (11 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,646 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
- loxophthalmus30 pts
- lobachevskian27 pts
- lophophytosis26 pts
- loxolophodont26 pts
- longiloquence25 pts
- lophobranchii25 pts
- localizations24 pts
- lochioschesis23 pts
- londonization23 pts
- lophophorinae23 pts
- lophotrichous23 pts
- lochiorrhagia22 pts
- locomotiveman22 pts
- locomotivemen22 pts
- logographical22 pts
- lotophagously22 pts
- loculicidally21 pts
- logarithmetic21 pts
- logarithmical21 pts
- logogrammatic21 pts
- longsuffering21 pts
- lochometritis20 pts
- lophiodontoid20 pts
- lophiostomate20 pts
- lophiostomous20 pts
- lowerclassman20 pts
- lowerclassmen20 pts
- loathsomeness18 pts
- loranthaceous18 pts
- loculamentose17 pts
- loculamentous17 pts
- longanimities16 pts
- loiteringness14 pts
- longirostrate14 pts
- longirostrine14 pts
12-letter words
- lobotomizing26 pts
- locksmithery26 pts
- lombardesque26 pts
- loquaciously26 pts
- loxolophodon25 pts
- locksmithing24 pts
- lophotrichic24 pts
- loxodromical24 pts
- localization23 pts
- lollapalooza23 pts
- lophiomyidae23 pts
- locomotively22 pts
- locomotivity22 pts
- logomachical22 pts
- longiloquent22 pts
- lophiomyinae22 pts
- lophodermium22 pts
- lophophorine22 pts
- lochiocolpos21 pts
- locomobility21 pts
- lonchocarpus21 pts
- longheadedly21 pts
- lovesickness21 pts
- loansharking20 pts
- loudspeaking20 pts
- lobsterproof19 pts
- locomotility19 pts
- loggerheaded19 pts
- lollygagging19 pts
- loudspeakers19 pts
- loupcerviers19 pts
- loathfulness18 pts
- lodginghouse18 pts
- logistically18 pts
- lognormality18 pts
- longshoreman18 pts
- longshoremen18 pts
- loosemouthed18 pts
- lootiewallah18 pts
- locationally17 pts
- logometrical17 pts
- lophotriaene17 pts
- loranthaceae17 pts
- loutrophoroi17 pts
- loutrophoros17 pts
- loveableness17 pts
- lovesomeness17 pts
- lobeliaceous16 pts
- locomutation16 pts
- lomentaceous16 pts
- longicaudate16 pts
- longobardian16 pts
- lopsidedness16 pts
- lotharingian16 pts
- loweringness16 pts
- loganberries15 pts
- loganiaceous15 pts
- logisticians15 pts
- logodaedalus15 pts
- longipennate15 pts
- longipennine15 pts
- longisection15 pts
- longlinerman15 pts
- longlinermen15 pts
- longsomeness15 pts
- longstanding15 pts
- loricariidae15 pts
- lovelessness15 pts
- lovelornness15 pts
- localisation14 pts
- lollapaloosa14 pts
- lonesomeness14 pts
- longilingual14 pts
- longitudianl14 pts
- longitudinal14 pts
- louseberries14 pts
- londinensian13 pts
- longilateral13 pts
- longirostral13 pts
- louisianians12 pts
11-letter words
- logomachize28 pts
- lozengeways27 pts
- lobotomized25 pts
- loxodograph25 pts
- localizable24 pts
- longinquity24 pts
- lozengewise24 pts
- lophobranch23 pts
- loxodromics23 pts
- loxodromism23 pts
- loimography22 pts
- loquacities22 pts
- londonesque21 pts
- lophophoral21 pts
- lophophorus21 pts
- loxosomidae21 pts
- locofocoism20 pts
- logographic20 pts
- logogriphic20 pts
- lophocercal20 pts
- lorenzenite20 pts
- loathsomely19 pts
- lochiorrhea19 pts
- logarithmic19 pts
- logomachies19 pts
- logomachist19 pts
- loveability19 pts
- loxodontous19 pts
- lochiometra18 pts
- locomotives18 pts
- locupletely18 pts
- locustberry18 pts
- locutorship18 pts
- logographer18 pts
- lollygagged18 pts
- longmouthed18 pts
- loudmouthed18 pts
- loudspeaker18 pts
- loupcervier18 pts
- lobectomies17 pts
- lobsterlike17 pts
- logarithmal17 pts
- loggerheads17 pts
- lognormally17 pts
- logodaedaly17 pts
- logopaedics17 pts
- longanimity17 pts
- longobardic17 pts
- longsighted17 pts
- lotophagous17 pts
- loculicidal16 pts
- locutionary16 pts
- loinclothes16 pts
- lollardlike16 pts
- longimetric16 pts
- longshoring16 pts
- lophosteons16 pts
- lovableness16 pts
- lobeliaceae15 pts
- localisable15 pts
- loiteringly15 pts
- longevities15 pts
- longicaudal15 pts
- longsleever15 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do starting letters matter in Scrabble?
- Knowing words that start with a specific letter helps you plan plays when certain tiles are already on the board, when you need to hook onto an existing word, or when you want to open a specific row or column.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 1,646 words matching this pattern. The average length is 12.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 19.4 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is loxophthalmus (30 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 41 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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