3-Letter Words With L
Browse every 3-letter English word that includes the letter L. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Data at a glance — 264 matches, 5.8 avg pts, 3 avg letters.
- Total words
- 264
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 5.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- lxx (17 pts)
- Longest word
- lxx (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 26(13%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 264 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 26 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -AL, -OL, -LD, -AAL appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise lxx (17 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 5.8 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.25, 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
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 13% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
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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.
- JCL (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- 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.
- MLX (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XCL (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 264 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
3-letter words
- lxx17 pts
- jcl12 pts
- laz12 pts
- liq12 pts
- liz12 pts
- loq12 pts
- mlx12 pts
- xcl12 pts
- zel12 pts
- kyl10 pts
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How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a general length list?
- This page filters by both exact word length and a required letter. For example, 5-letter words with Q excludes 4- and 6-letter entries, giving you a tighter list for Wordle-style constraints or rack-specific study.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 264 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 5.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is lxx (17 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 26 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.
- Can I find 3-letter words without L?
- Use the Pattern Finder with length set to 3 and "exclude letters" set to L to see words of that length that do not contain the letter.
- 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.