8-Letter Words Starting With LET
- 10 words
- All English dictionaries
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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With LET
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With LET 10 words
How common is LET at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 10 eight-letter words that start with LET. They average 10.9 points, the best is LETHARGY (15 points) and 40% end in S.
- Total words
- 10
- Average Scrabble score
- 10.9
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 40%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 40% of words
Most common last letters
- s 40%
- y 20%
- d 10%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with LET
l 1e 1t 1h 4a 1r 1g 2y 4
L 1 + E 1 + T 1 + H 4 + A 1 + R 1 + G 2 + Y 4 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
lethargy
- nouna state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
- nounweakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
- nouninactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy“the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends”
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How many eight-letter words that start with LET are there?
There are 10 eight-letter words that start with LET 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 LET?
LETHARGY is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LETHALLY (14), LETCHING (14), LETDOWNS (12).
What are some common eight-letter words that start with LET?
Everyday examples include LETHARGY, LETHALLY, LETTUCES, LETTERED, LETDOWNS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words that start with LET score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include LETCHING (14), LETTABLE (10), LETTERNS (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.