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3-Letter Words Starting with L

There are 44 three-letter words starting with L that you might not know about. Some common examples include lab, lac, lad, lag, and lam. If you're a fan of word games like Words With Friends or Scrabble, you'll want to familiarize yourself with these short but sweet words. For instance, "luv" is a valid play in a game of Words With Friends, while "lux" can be used to score points in Scrabble. Even less common words like "lye" might come in handy if you're trying to fill a tricky spot on the board. Whether you're a casual player or a serious competitor, having a solid knowledge of three-letter L words can give you an edge in your word games.

3-Letter Words (44)

  • LEZ 12 · 13
  • LAX 10 · 11
  • LEX 10 · 11
  • LOX 10 · 11
  • LUX 10 · 12
  • LEK 7 · 8
  • LAV 6 · 8
  • LAW 6 · 7
  • LAY 6 · 6
  • LEV 6 · 8
  • LEY 6 · 6
  • LOW 6 · 7
  • LUV 6 · 9
  • LYE 6 · 6
  • LAB 5 · 7
  • LAC 5 · 7
  • LAM 5 · 7
  • LAP 5 · 7
  • LIB 5 · 7
  • LIP 5 · 7
  • LOB 5 · 7
  • LOP 5 · 7
  • LUM 5 · 8
  • LAD 4 · 5
  • LAG 4 · 6
  • LED 4 · 5
  • LEG 4 · 6
  • LID 4 · 5
  • LOG 4 · 6
  • LUG 4 · 7
  • LAR 3 · 4
  • LAS 3 · 4
  • LAT 3 · 4
  • LEA 3 · 4
  • LEE 3 · 4
  • LEI 3 · 4
  • LET 3 · 4
  • LEU 3 · 5
  • LIE 3 · 4
  • LIN 3 · 5
  • LIS 3 · 4
  • LIT 3 · 4
  • LOO 3 · 4
  • LOT 3 · 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 3-letter words start with L?
There are exactly 44 three-letter words that begin with the letter L, according to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all of the listed 3-letter words starting with L are valid in Scrabble, as they are sourced from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the TWL (Tournament Word List) used in official Scrabble games.
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, all of the listed 3-letter words starting with L are also valid in Words With Friends, since WWF uses an ENABLE-derived list for its word database.
Is this list compatible with Wordle?
No, the list contains only 3-letter words, whereas Wordle is designed to use 5-letter words exclusively.
What's a good strategy when using 3-letter L-words in Scrabble or Words With Friends?
Since LAB and LAD are both high-scoring words due to their letter combinations, it can be beneficial to aim for these words as openers or double-word score opportunities.

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