3-Letter Words Starting With L
Every 3-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.
This page summarises 102 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 5.3.
- Total words
- 102
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 5.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- lxx (17 pts)
- Longest word
- lxx (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 11(11%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 102 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Scrabble players will notice 11 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -AB, -AC, -AD, -LAB — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is lxx at 17 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.31, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 11% 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.
- LXX (3 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LAZ (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LIQ (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LIZ (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LOQ (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LAX (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LEX (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- LOX (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
3-letter words
- lxx17 pts
- laz12 pts
- liq12 pts
- liz12 pts
- loq12 pts
- lax10 pts
- lex10 pts
- lox10 pts
- lux10 pts
- lbf8 pts
- lbw8 pts
- lhb8 pts
- lwm8 pts
- lwp8 pts
- lyc8 pts
- lym8 pts
- lak7 pts
- lcm7 pts
- lek7 pts
- lhd7 pts
- lpm7 pts
- lah6 pts
- lav6 pts
- law6 pts
- lay6 pts
- lcd6 pts
- lev6 pts
- lew6 pts
- ley6 pts
- lif6 pts
- liv6 pts
- lof6 pts
- low6 pts
- loy6 pts
- lwl6 pts
- lwo6 pts
- lye6 pts
- lyn6 pts
- lys6 pts
- lab5 pts
- lac5 pts
- lam5 pts
- lap5 pts
- lbs5 pts
- lca5 pts
- ldg5 pts
- lep5 pts
- lib5 pts
- lim5 pts
- lip5 pts
- llb5 pts
- lob5 pts
- loc5 pts
- lop5 pts
- lsc5 pts
- lub5 pts
- luc5 pts
- lum5 pts
- lad4 pts
- lag4 pts
- led4 pts
- leg4 pts
- lid4 pts
- lig4 pts
- lod4 pts
- log4 pts
- lud4 pts
- lug4 pts
- lai3 pts
- lan3 pts
- lao3 pts
- lar3 pts
- las3 pts
- lat3 pts
- lea3 pts
- lee3 pts
- lei3 pts
- len3 pts
- leo3 pts
- ler3 pts
- les3 pts
- let3 pts
- leu3 pts
- lie3 pts
- lin3 pts
- lir3 pts
- lis3 pts
- lit3 pts
- lnr3 pts
- loa3 pts
- loe3 pts
- loo3 pts
- lor3 pts
- lot3 pts
- lou3 pts
- lst3 pts
- ltr3 pts
- lue3 pts
- lui3 pts
- luo3 pts
- lur3 pts
- lut3 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 102 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 5.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is lxx (17 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 11 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.