6 Letter Words Starting With L
Collins lists 893 six-letter words beginning with L. The highest scorer is lezzas (24 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
6 Letter Words Starting With L
About These 6-Letter Words
Every entry among the six-letter words beginning with L in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 893 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is lezzas at 24. Other high scorers include lezzes (24), lezzie (24), and lizzie (24). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
If your rack is jammed with consonants, lymphs needs no vowels at all.
How these words break down
Out of 893 words, 39 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 109 end in -ED and 107 end in -ER, and 1 contain no vowels.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 638 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 638 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default, tap Points, A-Z or Z-A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
Nouns Starting With L
A large share of the 893 six letter words starting with L are nouns. These are often the most useful for crossword clues and the most common Wordle answers. Everyday examples draw from objects, places, people, and ideas.
Verbs Starting With L
Six letter verbs beginning with L include present-tense forms, past-tense forms with ED, and present-continuous forms with ING. Useful for Scrabble because they hook onto the right tiles on the board.
Adjectives Starting With L
Descriptive six letter L-words are useful for creative writing as well as word games. They also make strong Wordle answers because puzzle setters often pick vivid adjectives.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with L
Which 6-letter L words appear most in crosswords?
Crosswords favour everyday English, so common six letter L-words from the list above are the most frequent answers.
How do I find a 6-letter L word in a Wordle game?
Enter L in the starts-with field on the finder, add any other confirmed letters, and sort. For yellow or gray letters, use the 6 letter wordle solver instead.
What 6-letter L words are good for hooks in Scrabble?
Any six letter L-word that ends in a common letter like S, E, R, or D can be hooked onto an existing tile for a seven letter play.
Are proper nouns allowed in word games?
Standard Scrabble and Words With Friends dictionaries exclude proper nouns, so most six letter name-words on this page will not be valid plays.
How often do Wordle answers start with L?
Varies by letter. Some letters appear in starting position in Wordle answers more often than their general frequency suggests.