Common 9-letter words that start with L
With their Scrabble points and, for the first 16, a short meaning, most used first.
- locations★11the place where something is at a given moment
- languages★11a body of words and systems serving as a means of communication
- libraries★11a place where literary materials are kept for reading and reference
- liability★14the quality of being liable
- lifestyle★15a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
- listening★10to make conscious use of the sense of hearing
- landscape★14an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
- licensing★12to issue or grant authoritative permission to
- logistics★12symbolic logic
- lightning★14light emitted by meteorological electricity
- literally★12in a literal manner
- livestock★18any animals kept for use or profit
- librarian★11a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
- legendary★14so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
- longitude★11the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
- limousine★11large luxurious car
luxurious★16launching★15liberties★11listeners★9localized★21limestone★11lawmakers★18liquidity★22laminated★12landmarks★16landlords★11longevity★16labelling★12licensees★11lettering★10labyrinth★17logically★15lubricant★13lecturers★11lucrative★14lorazepam★not in WWF22lobbyists★16lotteries★9longhorns★13liberated★12landowner★13lingering★11lunchtime★16lowercase★14lactation★11lakeshore★16lactating★12
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LA…
9-letter words starting with LA (362)
Top score: LAZZARONE, 27 points (tied with one other)
languages★11landscape★14launching★15lawmakers★18laminated★12landmarks★16landlords★11labelling★12labyrinth★17landowner★13lactation★11lakeshore★16lactating★12landfills★13landslide★11
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lazzaronenot in WWF27lazzaroninot in WWF27lacqueyed24lancejackUK24laymanizeUK23lazybones23lacquered21laicizing21lampblack21latchkeys21laybackedUK21labialize20lacquerer20ladyfyingUK20lachrymal19lackeying19lairizingUK19laterized19lathworks19latinized19lawmaking19laxatives19laceworks18ladyships18lampbrushUK18laqueariaUK18larchwoodnot in WWF18laterizes18latinizes18laughably18laverocks18layshaftsUK18lazarette18lazaretto18lazulites18lazurites18lacebarksUK17lacemakernot in WWF17laddishlynot in WWF17ladifyingUK17ladyhoods17ladypalms17lagomorph17lakeheadsnot in WWF17lakewardsnot in WWF17lambkills17lambskins17lampadaryUK17lamplight17lampshadenot in WWF17lampyrids17landsharkUK17lapidificUK17larviformUK17lathyrism17launchpad17lawgivingnot in WWF17lawnmower17labdacismUK16laccolith16lackering16lacklandsUK16lacrimaryUK16lacrymalsnot in WWF16lactivismUK16ladybirds16ladyfliesUK16ladyloves16laevogyreUK16lakefillsnot in WWF16lakefront16lambently16lambitiveUK16lambswoolnot in WWF16lampholesUK16lampshell16lanciformnot in WWF16landskips16larvikiteUK16lashinglyUK16latewakesUK16lavishing16lawgivers16lawyering16laxations16laxnesses16laypeople16laboredlynot in WWF15lacewings15lacewoods15laggardly15lagginglyUK15lairdshipnot in WWF15lakeports15lambrusconot in WWF15lampposts15lancegaysUK15lancelikeUK15lancewood15landforceUK15landforms15lantskipsUK15lapstrake15lapstreaknot in WWF15larkspurs15larvicide15laughable15laughsomeUK15lavalavas15lavishers15lavishest15lawlessly15lawmongerUK15labdanums14labialitynot in WWF14lacteallynot in WWF14lactivistUK14lagnappes14lagniappe14lakelandsnot in WWF14lakesides14lallygags14lambasted14lamblingsUK14lammigersUK14lampadistUK14lampooned14lampstandnot in WWF14landammanUK14landgravenot in WWF14landwardsnot in WWF14landwindsUK14languidly14lanthanum14lapboards14lappering14laserdisknot in WWF14laticifer14laticlaveUK14latitancyUK14latrocinyUK14laughings14launchers14lavementsUK14lawcourtsUK14layabouts14laymaniseUK14layperson14labelable13labelmatenot in WWF13labialismUK13laborismsUK13laborsomeUK13labourismUK13labruscasnot in WWF13laburnums13laccoliteUK13lacerablenot in WWF13laconicalUK13laconisms13lacrimals13lacrimosoUK13ladlefuls13laevigateUK13lamaisticUK13lambastes13lamebrain13laminablenot in WWF13lampassesUK13lamperses13lampooner13landboardUK13landdamneUK13landfalls13landgrabs13landminedUK13langlaufs13langshans13langsynes13lankiness13lapidated13larghetto13larkiness13larrikins13laryngals13laryngeal13lastingly13latecomer13latewoods13lathering13latifondiUK13latifondoUK13laudative13laudatory13laughiestUK13laughlinenot in WWF13laughters13lavandinsUK13laveering13lavenders13lavoltaedUK13lavoltingUK13layerages13layerings13labelloidnot in WWF12labouring12labradors12lacerated12lacertids12laddering12laevulinsUK12laevulosenot in WWF12lagrimosoUK12laicising12lamelloidUK12lamenting12lamingtonUK12landlopernot in WWF12landminesUK12landracesnot in WWF12landslips12langridgenot in WWF12langspelsUK12langspielUK12langspilsUK12languagedUK12lanthanonnot in WWF12lanthorns12laodiceanUK12lapidates12lapideousUK12lapidists12larboards12larruping12laserdiscnot in WWF12laserwortUK12laterally12latherers12latherierUK12latticing12laudanums12lavaliere12lavaliers12lavaterasnot in WWF12lavations12laystallsUK12laagering11labellatenot in WWF11labellers11labellistUK11labialiseUK11laborious11laboristsUK11laborites11labourers11labouristUK11labouritenot in WWF11lacerates11lacertiannot in WWF11lacertinenot in WWF11laciniate11lacrosses11lactarianUK11lactitolsnot in WWF11lactulosenot in WWF11lacunaria11ladderierUK11laicitiesUK11laitances11lamantinsUK11lamaseraiUK11lamellate11lamellosenot in WWF11lamenters11laminaria11laminarin11laminates11laminator11laminitis11lamisters11lancelets11lanceolarUK11lancinatenot in WWF11landdrostUK11landsides11langrages11lapstonesUK11larceners11larcenies11larcenist11larcenous11largeningUK11larrupers11lastbornsnot in WWF11latencies11laterbornnot in WWF11lateritic11latescentUK11latimerianot in WWF11latosolic11latticiniUK11latticinoUK11laundered11laidliestUK10lairdlierUK10lairisingUK10landaulet10landlines10landrailsUK10landsleit10langouste10languettenot in WWF10lanolatedUK10lanternedUK10lardaliteUK10larderersUK10largeness10largesses10largitionUK10lariating10larrigans10lassitude10lassoingsUK10lateraled10laterisedUK10latinisedUK10latitudes10laudation10laudators10launderer10laundress10laundries10laureated10laureling10laurelled10laetriles9lallationnot in WWF9laniaries9lannerets9lanolines9lanterlooUK9lateeners9laterisesUK9laterites9latinisesUK9latrationUK9laureates9
LE…
9-letter words starting with LE (190)
Top score: LEHRJAHRE, 22 points (tied with one other)
legendary★14lettering★10lecturers★11letterman★11lehrjahreUK22lemmatizenot in WWF22lespedeza21lexically21lebkuchennot in WWF20legalized20legendizenot in WWF20lechayims19legalizer19legalizes19lexigramsnot in WWF19
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leakproof18leechlike18letrozoleUK18letterboxnot in WWF18leukocyte18leukotomy18leadworks17leafworms17leaseback17leechdomsUK17lemonfishUK17leukaemicnot in WWF17leukemics17leachable16leafstalk16lectotype16leewardlynot in WWF16leftwardsnot in WWF16leiomyomanot in WWF16lengthfulUK16lengthily16lenifyingUK16leptophosnot in WWF16leucocytenot in WWF16leucotomynot in WWF16leukemoid16levogyresUK16leachingsUK15leadscrew15leafmoldsnot in WWF15leapfrogs15leastways15lechering15leetspeakUK15leftovers15legwarmernot in WWF15lemonlikenot in WWF15lemonwoodUK15lemurlikenot in WWF15lengthmanUK15lengthmenUK15lesbigaysnot in WWF15letchingsUK15lethality15lethargic15leucaemicUK15leukaemia15leukemias15leukotomeUK15leviathan15levigableUK15levodopas15lewdsbiesUK15leachates14leachiest14leachoursUK14leadinglyUK14lecheries14lecherous14lecithins14leftmostsUK14leitmotif14leitmotiv14lekgotlasUK14lentiformUK14leproseryUK14leprosityUK14leprously14leveraged14levigated14leviratic14leviticalUK14leadworts13leafleted13leakiness13learnedly13leasehold13leasowingUK13leathered13leavening13leeringly13leggingedUK13legionary13lemmatiseUK13lemniscal13lemniscus13lengthens13lengthier13leptosome13leucaemiaUK13leucemias13leucisticnot in WWF13leucotomeUK13levanting13levelling13leverages13levigates13levigatorUK13levitated13lewdstersUK13leylandiiUK13leylandisUK13leadplant12leaferiesUK12leafinessnot in WWF12leafleternot in WWF12leafrollsnot in WWF12leastwise12leavenersnot in WWF12leavenousUK12lecturing12ledgeringUK12leeboards12legalisms12leisurely12lemonades12lemuroids12leniently12lenitives12lepidotes12leporidae12levanters12levantinenot in WWF12levatores12levellers12levellestUK12levelness12levirates12levitates12levitatornot in WWF12levuloses12lewisites12lewissons12leadeningnot in WWF11leaguered11leaperousUK11leaporousUK11learnable11lecanorasUK11lectorateUK11legalised11legendiseUK11legendistUK11legeringsUK11legginess11lemoniestnot in WWF11lemuriansUK11lemurinesUK11leniences11lenticels11lenticlesUK11lenticule11leotarded11leprosies11leptotene11lettermen11leucosinsUK11leadereneUK10learnings10legaleses10legaliserUK10legalises10legalists10legations10legislate10leistered10leisuringUK10lesioningnot in WWF10lessening10lessoning10learinessUK9leerinessnot in WWF9lenitions9letterers9lettersetUK9
LI…
9-letter words starting with LI (311)
Top score: LIQUIDIZE, 28 points. to liquidate
libraries★11liability★14lifestyle★15listening★10licensing★12lightning★14literally★12livestock★18librarian★11limousine★11liberties★11listeners★9limestone★11liquidity★22licensees★11
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liberated★12lingering★11liquidize28liquefied22liquified22lichwakesUK21lifehacksUK21liquefier21liquefies21liquescedUK21liquifierUK21liquifies21liquorishnot in WWF21lixiviums21lickpennyUK20liftbacksUK20likewakesUK20likewalksUK20linkworks20liquescesUK20liquitabsUK20liquorice20lifeworks19lightwavenot in WWF19lionizing19liquating19liqueuredUK19liquidate19liquidiernot in WWF19liquidisenot in WWF19liquoring19lixiviate19lixiviousUK19libecchio18lickerish18lightface18lightship18linearize18lionizers18lipectomynot in WWF18liquation18listboxesnot in WWF18lickspits17lifebuoysnot in WWF17lightbulb17lightwood17limericks17limpidity17limpinglynot in WWF17liposucksUK17lipsticks17lithocystUK17lithotomy17lithotypeUK17liveryman17liverymen17libriform16lichenismUK16lifeworldnot in WWF16lightfast16linchpins16lipocytes16lipolytic16lipotropynot in WWF16lithaemicUK16lithified16lithology16libeccios15lichening15lichenoidUK15lichgatesnot in WWF15lichtliedUK15lifeblood15lifesaver15lightsome15ligniformUK15limekilns15limelight15limitedly15limnology15lindwormsUK15lingberrynot in WWF15linkspansUK15linotypednot in WWF15linstocks15lintstockUK15lintwhite15lispinglynot in WWF15lithifies15liveblogsUK15liverleafnot in WWF15liverwort15livewaresnot in WWF15livewellsnot in WWF15liveyeresUK15liberally14libratory14licencing14lichenins14lichenistUK14lichenosenot in WWF14lichenous14lichtliesUK14lifebeltsnot in WWF14lifeboats14lifecaresnot in WWF14lifeguard14lifespansnot in WWF14lifetimes14lightened14lightered14lightings14lightliedUK14lignified14limbering14limewater14linkslandnot in WWF14linotypernot in WWF14linotypesnot in WWF14lipogramsnot in WWF14lipolyses14lipolysis14lippening14lippering14lippitudeUK14lipsalvesUK14lissomely14lithaemiaUK14lithemias14lithesome14lithopone14lithopsesnot in WWF14lithotomeUK14livetraps14licencees13licencers13licorices13liegedomsUK13liftgates13lightener13lightless13lightliesUK13lightness13lignifies13likeliest13liltingly13limaceousUK13limberest13limerenceUK13limescaleUK13limitable13limonitic13limoniumsnot in WWF13limpsiest13linenfoldnot in WWF13lingually13linishingUK13linkstersUK13lionheadsUK13lipaemiasUK13lipoliticnot in WWF13lipoplastUK13liposomal13liposomes13lippinessnot in WWF13liripipes13liripoopsUK13litharges13lithistidUK13lithoidalnot in WWF13livelongsUK13liveloodsUK13liveringsUK13lividness13libelingsUK12libelling12libidinal12librating12lidocaine12lifelines12ligaments12lignicoleUK12ligustrumnot in WWF12limitingsUK12limnaeidsUK12limuloids12lineality12linearity12linguicasnot in WWF12linishersUK12lipidosesnot in WWF12lipidosisnot in WWF12lipreadernot in WWF12lispoundsUK12listservsnot in WWF12litheness12lithiases12lithiasis12lithosols12litigable12litterbag12litterbug12liturgics12liturgismnot in WWF12liveliest12liverlessUK12livraisonUK12libations11libelants11libelists11libellant11libellees11libellers11libellous11liberates11liberator11libertine11librairesUK11librairieUK11libration11librettos11licensers11licensors11licensure11licitnessnot in WWF11lictoriannot in WWF11lientericUK11ligatured11ligulatednot in WWF11lilliputs11limationsUK11limitless11limonenes11limonites11limulusesUK11lincrustaUK11lincturesUK11linctusesnot in WWF11lineament11linematesnot in WWF11linescorenot in WWF11liniments11linolenicUK11linoleums11lioncelleUK11liparitesUK11liplinersnot in WWF11listiclesnot in WWF11literatim11litigated11liegelessUK10ligations10ligatures10lignaloesnot in WWF10ligroines10lilangeni10lingerers10lingeries10lingstersUK10linguines10linguinis10linguisasnot in WWF10linguists10lingulatenot in WWF10lintellednot in WWF10lintseedsUK10lionising10litigants10litigates10litigator10litigious10litreagesUK10littering10littlingsUK10liturgies10liturgist10liatrisesnot in WWF9linalools9linearise9lineation9lineniestUK9lineolatenot in WWF9linerless9linoleate9lionesses9lionisers9lionliestUK9listerialUK9listeriasnot in WWF9literates9literator9literatus9litotesesnot in WWF9litterers9litterierUK9littorals9
LO…
9-letter words starting with LO (215)
Top score: LOCKBOXES, 24 points. a box that locks
locations★11logistics★12longitude★11localized★21longevity★16logically★15lorazepam★not in WWF22lobbyists★16lotteries★9longhorns★13lowercase★14lockboxes24lockpicksUK23loquacity23logicized22
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logjammednot in WWF22loxodromyUK22lockawaysUK21lockmakernot in WWF21logicizes21longjumpsnot in WWF21lobbygows20localizernot in WWF20localizes20locksmith20logomachy20lockdowns19logjuicesUK19loxodrome19lozengierUK19lobbyisms18lobectomy18lockhouseUK18lovelocks18lovemakernot in WWF18lowbrowednot in WWF18loanbacksUK17lobbyingsnot in WWF17lobsticks17locksteps17logomachs17lookalike17lookdowns17lopsticks17lowbushesnot in WWF17locofocos16logograph16logogriph16lollypops16longnecksnot in WWF16lookoversUK16lovelightUK16lowlights16lowlihead16loaferishUK15loanshiftnot in WWF15locoweeds15logarithm15logopedicUK15logophilenot in WWF15logotypes15longclothnot in WWF15longships15longwormsUK15looksismsnot in WWF15loopholed15lophodontUK15lordships15lossmakerUK15lothefullUK15loudmouth15loutishly15lovebirds15lovefestsnot in WWF15lovevines15lowballed15lowlifers15loadspaceUK14loathsome14lobularlynot in WWF14locatives14locavoresnot in WWF14locomoted14logicismsUK14loincloth14lollygags14longhands14longheads14longingly14loopholes14lopinavirnot in WWF14lopolithsUK14loppering14lovebitesUK14lowerableUK14lowermost14loyalisms14loanwords13loathings13lobscouse13localisms13locatable13locomotes13locomotor13locoplantUK13locticiannot in WWF13locupleteUK13lodgeableUK13lodgement13lodgepolenot in WWF13lodgments13logaoedic13logboardsUK13logicised13logograms13logorrhea13logotheteUK13lollinglynot in WWF13lollipops13lomentums13longaevalUK13longboardnot in WWF13longevous13longhairs13longhouse13longshorenot in WWF13longwallsUK13lorikeets13louringlyUK13loweringsUK13lowlander13lowriders13lowseningUK13loathlierUK12loathness12lobstered12lobtailednot in WWF12lobulated12localised12loculatednot in WWF12locustingUK12lodiculaeUK12lodicules12loftiness12logicians12logicises12logicistsUK12logiclessnot in WWF12lognormal12lolloping12longboats12longicorn12longspurs12loricatednot in WWF12lotharios12lousewort12loveliest12loverlessUK12loveseatsnot in WWF12loweriestUK12lowliness12lownesses12loyalists12loyallestUK12loyalnessUK12loyalties12loadeningUK11loaminessnot in WWF11lobations11lobelines11lobsterernot in WWF11localiserUK11localises11localists11localites11localnessnot in WWF11locellateUK11locutions11logrolled11lollopierUK11lonesomes11lonicerasnot in WWF11loopinessnot in WWF11lordlings11loricates11loudening11lounderedUK11loungingsUK11loadstars10loadstone10lodestars10lodestone10logroller10loitering10longerons10longlinernot in WWF10longlines10longlistsUK10longueurs10loosening10lordliest10lorgnette10losingestnot in WWF10lotusland10loudliest10loungiestnot in WWF10loiasisesnot in WWF9loiterers9loneliest9looniness9looseners9looseness9losartansnot in WWF9lousiness9louteriesUK9
LU…
9-letter words starting with LU (83)
Top score: LUCKPENNY, 20 points
luxurious★16lubricant★13lucrative★14lunchtime★16luckpennyUK20lumpishly19luteinize18luvviedomUK18luxmetersUK18lubfishesUK17lumpinglynot in WWF17lunkheads17lurkinglynot in WWF17lubricity16ludericksUK16
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lunchmeat16lunchpailUK16lunchroom16lutefisks16luxations16luxuriant16luxuriate16luxuristsUK16luckiness15ludicallynot in WWF15lumberman15lumbermen15lumbricalnot in WWF15lumbricusUK15lungworms15lustfully15luciferin14lumbering14luncheons14lubricate13lubricous13lucencies13lucubratenot in WWF13lucumonesUK13luggablesUK13lullinglynot in WWF13lumberers13luminance13luminesce13luminisms13lumpiness13lungworts13lupulinicUK13lustiheadUK13lustihood13luteciums13lucidness12ludicrous12lullabied12luctationUK11lullabies11luminaire11luminantsUK11luminaria11luminists11lunaticalUK11lutescentUK11lutetiums11lunitidalnot in WWF10lunulatednot in WWF10luridness10lustering10lustrated10lustrings10lunanautsUK9lunarians9lunaristsUK9lunarnautUK9lunations9lunisolar9lustiness9lustrates9lustrinesnot in WWF9lutanists9luteiniseUK9lutenists9luteolins9luteolousUK9
LY…
9-letter words starting with LY (32)
Top score: LYSOZYMES, 26 points. an enzyme
About these words
- 1,193 of the 43,178 9-letter words start with L (3%).
- 883 are good in NWL2023, 1,192 in Collins Scrabble Words, 881 in WOW24 and 702 in the Words With Friends list. 51 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, liquidize scores the most (28), then lazzarone and lazzaroni (27 each), then lysozymes (26), then four words on 24.