5 Letter Words Containing LI

There are 314+ five letter words with LI in our English dictionary. Every five-letter LI word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with LI.

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Popular 5-Letter Words With LI

light 9
lines 5
lived 9
limit 7
lives 8
split 7
solid 6
links 9
lists 5
valid 9
alive 8
elite 5

All 5-Letter Words With LI (265 words)

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How Common is LI as a Middle 5 Letter word?

There are 314 5-letter words containing LI in English. The average Scrabble score here is 8, with -S endings dominating (25% of them).

Total Words
314
Avg Scrabble Score
8.0
Most Common Ending (25%)
S
Top Vowel Pairs
IE
IA

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter LI-Words in Scrabble

kylix 19
cylix 17
xylic 17
blitz 16
helix 15
klick 15

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains LI?

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains LI is kylix with a total of 19 points.

K 5
Y 4
L 1
I 1
X 8
noun 1. an ancient Greek cup with a shallow bowl and a tall stem

FAQ 5 Letter Words With LI

  • How many 5 letter words containing LI are in the English dictionary?

    There are 314 5-letter words in the English dictionary that contain LI. The average Scrabble score across them is 8.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words containing LI worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "blitz", "glitz", "salix", "limax" contain LI and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "blitz" is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words containing LI?

    Everyday 5-letter words containing LI include "light", "lines", "lived", "limit", "lives".

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