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8-Letter Words Starting With LESS

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With LESS

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words Starting With LESS 2 words

How common is LESS at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with LESS. They average 9 points and the best is LESSENED (9 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
9
out of 9 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
D
100% of words

Most common last letters

  • d 100%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with LESS

l 1e 1s 1s 1e 1n 1e 1d 2

L 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + N 1 + E 1 + D 2 = 9 points

Double word
18 pts
Triple word
27 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

lessened

  1. adjectiveimpaired by diminution
  2. adjectivedecreased in severity; made less harsh
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8-Letter Words Starting With LESS FAQ

How many eight-letter words that start with LESS are there?

There are 2 eight-letter words that start with LESS in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with LESS?

LESSENED is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LESSONED (9).