Starting With L Ending in KS
6 words · highest scoring is lacks at 11 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in KS
There are 6 five letter words starting with L and ending in KS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is lacks at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — LACKS, LICKS, LOCKS 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. This list is also searched as words ending with KS — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With KS or Words Starting With L Ending in KS, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in KS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in KS
- lacks11
- licks11
- locks11
- leaks9
- links9
- looks9
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in KS
- lacks11
- leaks9
- licks11
- links9
- locks11
- looks9
5 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in KS Defined
- lacksNoun · 11 points
- the state of being without or not having enough of something
- leaksVerb · 9 points
- (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack
- licksVerb · 11 points
- pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it
- linksNoun · 9 points
- a relationship between two things or situations, especially where one affects the other
- locksNoun · 11 points
- a mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened, typically operated by a key
- looksVerb · 9 points
- direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction
5 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in KS: Questions
How many five letter words starting with L and ending in KS are there?
There are 6 five letter words starting with L and ending in KS in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with L and ending in KS?
LACKS is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with L and ending in KS?
LACKS, LICKS, LOCKS are among the most familiar five letter words starting with L and ending in KS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with L and ending in KS 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.