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2-letter words starting with L

2-letter words starting with L number just three: LA, LI, and LO; each scores 2 points.

3 wordsTop pick LAHighest score LA 2

3 of 3 are everyday words (100%). A friendly list: most players will know the top picks.

O starts the most 2-letter words (17); R starts the fewest (1). L ranks #18 of 26. The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

Best words to play first 3 · most-used first

  • LA2
  • LI2
  • LO2
All valid words 3

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • LA2
  • LI2
  • LO2

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
LA23All three
LI23All three
LO23All three

This is one of the shortest two-letter starting-letter lists: LA, LI, and LO are the full set. Each is common, and all three appear in ENABLE, Collins, and NWL2023. Their scores tie, so there is no scoring winner to memorize; the practical choice is which second letter fits your board and the word list your game uses.

At a glance: the three L starters

  • LA, LI, and LO are the only three two-letter words that begin with L.
  • Their final letters are all different: A, I, and O.
  • LA, LI, and LO each score 2 points.
  • All three are included in ENABLE, Collins, and NWL2023.
  • The set is far smaller than O with 17 or A with 16 at the same length.

Which 2-letter words starting with L score highest?

LA, LI, and LO share the top score: 2 points apiece. None outranks the others on score, so there is no reason to save one as a higher-value play. Look at the open spaces and the letters you need to use instead.

The useful distinction is the ending vowel. LA gives you A, LI gives you I, and LO gives you O. Because each option has the same score, a placement that connects cleanly to the board can matter more than choosing a particular L word.

The L group is one of the smallest two-letter sets. O holds 17 entries and A holds 16, while L manages only three, and U reaches 8. When a board fixes L in the first position, that narrow list is quick to memorize, but a single blocked square can rule out an option.

How should you choose among LA, LI, and LO?

Tip

Match the second letter to the gap you need: A, I, or O. All three words score 2 points, so the open squares and your game's word list decide the play, since no option outranks another.

Questions people ask

How many 2-letter words start with L?
Three 2-letter words start with L: LA, LI, and LO. Each ends in a different vowel, and all three appear in ENABLE, Collins, and NWL2023. That makes this a compact set to remember when a word-game rack or board calls for a short L word.
Which L-starting 2-letter word scores the most?
LA, LI, and LO tie at 2 points each. No word in this group has a higher score, so choose based on the letters and spaces available rather than expecting one option to earn more on its own.
Are LA, LI, and LO valid in every word game?
All three appear in ENABLE, Collins, and NWL2023, but individual games can use different word lists. Check the list for your game before playing, since a word accepted in one version can be rejected in another.

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