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4 Letter Words That Start With LI

There are 55+ four letter words beginning with LI in our English dictionary. Every four-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 starting with LI.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With LI

life 7
like 8
line 4
list 4
link 8
lies 4
lift 7
limb 8
lion 4
lips 6
liar 4
lias 4

All 4-Letter Words Starting With LI (48 words)

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How Common is LI as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 55 4-letter words starting with LI in English. The average Scrabble score here is 5.6, with -E endings dominating (16% of them).

Total Words
55
Avg Scrabble Score
5.6
Most Common Ending (16%)
E
Top Vowel Pairs
IE
IA

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4 Letter Words beginning with LI are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with LI.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter LI-Words in Scrabble

lick 10
lich 9
limy 9
limp 8
link 8
lisk 8

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LI?

10 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LI is lick with a total of 10 points.

L 1
I 1
C 3
K 5
verb 1. pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it
Synonyms:
tonguewetmoistenwashclean
verb 2. overcome (a person or problem) decisively
Synonyms:
overcomeget the better ofsolvefind an answer tofind a solution toconquerbeatquellcontrolgovernmastercurbcheckbridletame
noun 1. an act of licking something with the tongue
noun 2. a light coating or quick application of something, especially paint
Synonyms:
dabbitdropdashspottouchhintdribblesplashsprinkletrickle
noun 3. a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music
noun 4. a smart blow
Synonyms:
knockbanghitpunchthumpsmackcrackthwackbuffetjoltstrokeraptapclip

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With LI

  • How many 4 letter words starting with LI are in the English dictionary?

    There are 55 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with LI. The average Scrabble score across them is 5.6.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with LI worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "limp", "limo", "liar", "litu" start with LI and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "limp" is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with LI?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with LI include "life", "like", "line", "list", "link".

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