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Pattern Search: 3-Letter Words

Find 3-letter words containing L matching your exact known letter positions.

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Common 3-Letter Words With L (37)

High-frequency English words recognized in everyday puzzles and casual games:

ala 3
all 3
alt 3
col 5
del 4
flu 6
fly 9
gel 4
ill 3
lab 5
lap 5
las 3
lat 3
law 6
lay 6
led 4
lee 3
leg 4
let 3
leu 3
lib 5
lid 4
lie 3
lip 5
lit 3
log 4
lot 3
low 6
mel 5
mil 5
nil 3
oil 3
old 4
pal 5
sol 3
tel 3
til 3

All 3-Letter Words With L (95)

aal 3
ail 3
ala 3
alb 5
ale 3
all 3
alp 5
als 3
alt 3
awl 6
bal 5
bel 5
cel 5
col 5
dal 4
del 4
dol 4
eel 3
eld 4
elf 6
elk 7
ell 3
elm 5
els 3
fil 6
flu 6
fly 9
gal 4
gel 4
gul 4
ilk 7
ill 3
lab 5
lac 5
lad 4
lag 4
lam 5
lap 5
lar 3
las 3
lat 3
lav 6
law 6
lax 10
lay 6
lea 3
led 4
lee 3
leg 4
lei 3
lek 7
let 3
leu 3
lev 6
lex 10
ley 6
lez 12
lib 5
lid 4
lie 3
lin 3
lip 5
lis 3
lit 3
lob 5
log 4
loo 3
lop 5
lot 3
low 6
lox 10
lug 4
lum 5
luv 6
lux 10
lye 6
mel 5
mil 5
mol 5
nil 3
oil 3
old 4
ole 3
owl 6
pal 5
ply 8
pol 5
pul 5
sal 3
sel 3
sly 6
sol 3
tel 3
til 3
ulu 3

How to Find 3-Letter Words With L

When searching for 3-letter words containing L, these strategic tips will help unlock more solutions:

  • Test flexible placement: Because L can appear at the start, middle, or end, test anagram combinations around high-value tiles.
  • Combine with vowels: Pair L with common vowels to discover recurring letter frames.
  • Pin down known positions: Use the Fill-in-the-Blanks tool to test specific slot patterns and narrow down your possibilities quickly.

FAQs: 3-Letter Words With L

Everything you need to know about finding words and solving puzzles.

How many 3-letter words contain the letter L?

There are 95 valid 3-letter words that contain L anywhere in the word in our benchmark dataset, including 37 high-frequency everyday English words.

Does the letter L have to be at a specific position?

No. The words listed on this page contain L anywhere in their 3-letter span—at the start, in the interior positions, or at the end.

What is the highest scoring 3-letter word containing L?

The highest scoring 3-letter word containing L is "LEZ", which earns 12 points under standard Scrabble rules.

How do I search or filter 3-letter words with L?

Use our interactive Word Finder above with "Including L" to test wildcards, enter starting or ending constraints, exclude unplayable tiles, and solve game racks.

WORD

5 Letters
Scrabble 0 pts
Words With Friends 0 pts
Vowels 0
Consonants 0
Repeated Letters None

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