3-Letter Words With LI
- 8 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 3-Letter Words With LI
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 3-Letter Words With LI 8 words
How often does LI appear in three-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 8 three-letter words containing LI. They average 3.8 points and the best is LIP (5 points).
- Total words
- 8
- Average Scrabble score
- 3.8
- out of 5 max
- Everyday words
- 50%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- B
- 12.5% of words
Most common last letters
- b 12.5%
- d 12.5%
- e 12.5%
Top vowel pairs
- ie12.5%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring three-letter word containing LI
l 1i 1p 3
L 1 + I 1 + P 3 = 5 points
- Double word
- 10 pts
- Triple word
- 15 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
lip
- nouneither of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
- noun(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
- nounan impudent or insolent rejoinder“don't give me any of your sass”
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3-Letter Words With LI FAQ
How many three-letter words containing LI are there?
There are 8 three-letter words containing LI 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 three-letter word containing LI?
LIP is worth 5 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LIB (5), LID (4), LIG (4).
What are some common three-letter words containing LI?
Everyday examples include LIE, LID, LIT, LIP, LIB. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare three-letter words containing LI score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include LIG (4), LIN (3). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.