Starting With L With LA

11 words · highest scoring is lax at 10 points

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About 3 Letter Words Starting With L With LA

There are 11 three letter words starting with L and containing LA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lax at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 11 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillLAB, LAG, LAT among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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3 Letter Words Starting With L With LA Defined

labNoun · 5 points
a laboratory
lacNoun · 5 points
a resinous substance secreted as a protective covering by the lac insect, used to make varnish, shellac, sealing wax, dyes, etc.
lagVerb · 4 points
fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development
lapNoun · 5 points
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person
latNoun · 3 points
the basic monetary unit of Latvia, equal to 100 santims (replaced by the euro in 2014)
laxAdjective · 10 points
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful

3 Letter Words Starting With L With LA: Questions

How many three letter words starting with L and containing LA are there?

There are 11 three letter words starting with L and containing LA in our dictionary, and 11 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with L and containing LA?

LAX is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common three letter words starting with L and containing LA?

LAB, LAG, LAT are among the most familiar three letter words starting with L and containing LA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these three letter words starting with L and containing LA valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.