How many 4-letter words are starting with "l"?

There are 262 4-letter words starting with "l" in the Extended dictionary.

What's the best-scoring word on this page?

"lazy" scores 16 points using standard Scrabble letter values.

What if I have more letters to work with?

Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.

4-Letter Words Starting with "L"

262 4-letter dictionary words starting with "l" — the highest-scoring is lazy at 16 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

lazy16 pts
adjective — disinclined to work or exertion
lynx14 pts
noun — short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur
laze13 pts
verb — be idle; exist in a changeless situation
lutz13 pts
lych12 pts

All 262 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words are starting with "l"?: There are 262 4-letter words starting with "l" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "lazy" scores 16 points using standard Scrabble letter values.
What if I have more letters to work with?: Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.