With LEM
3 words · highest scoring is golem at 8 points
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About 5 Letter Words With LEM
There are 3 five letter words containing LEM in our dictionary. The highest scoring is golem at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — GOLEM, LEMON, LEMUR 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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5 Letter Words With LEM at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With LEM
- golem8
- lemon7
- lemur7
Common 5 Letter Words With LEM
- golem8
- lemon7
- lemur7
5 Letter Words With LEM Defined
- golemNoun · 8 points
- (in Jewish legend) a clay figure brought to life by magic
- lemonNoun · 7 points
- a pale yellow oval citrus fruit with thick skin and fragrant, acidic juice
- lemurNoun · 7 points
- an arboreal primate with a pointed snout and typically a long tail, found only in Madagascar
5 Letter Words With LEM: Questions
How many five letter words containing LEM are there?
There are 3 five letter words containing LEM in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing LEM?
GOLEM is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing LEM?
GOLEM, LEMON, LEMUR are among the most familiar five letter words containing LEM. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing LEM 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.