Starting With L Ending in SH
11 words · highest scoring is ladyfish at 18 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in SH
There are 11 eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH in our dictionary. The highest scoring is ladyfish at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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 SH — it is the same set either way.
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8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in SH at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in SH
- ladyfish18
- lumpfish18
- limewash16
- landwash15
- lightish15
- lungfish15
- lionfish14
- liverish14
8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in SH Defined
- lumpfishNoun · 18 points
- a North Atlantic lumpsucker, the roe of which is sometimes used as a substitute for caviar
- lungfishNoun · 15 points
- an elongated freshwater fish with one or two sacs which function as lungs, enabling it to breathe air. It lives in poorly oxygenated water and can aestivate in mud for long periods to survive drought
- liverishAdjective · 14 points
- slightly ill, as though having a disordered liver
- languishVerb · 12 points
- (of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak
8 Letter Words Starting With L Ending in SH: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH are there?
There are 11 eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH?
LADYFISH is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH?
LADYFISH, LEMONISH, LITTLISH are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with L and ending in SH 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.