Words That Start With LES

There are over 42 words that begin with LES in English. From 4-letter words to 11-letter entries, find LES-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with LES.

42 Common Words Starting with LES

Most Common Length
6
(11 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
9.1
(out of 22)
Most Common Ending
s
(43%)

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

22 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LES is lespedezas with a total of 22 points.

L 1
E 1
S 1
P 3
E 1
D 2
E 1
Z 10
A 1
S 1

Words that begin with LES are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in LES and words with LES. Try our five letter words starting with LES page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With LES

  • How many words starting with LES are in the English dictionary?

    There are 42 words in the English dictionary that start with LES, and most of them are 6 letters long (11 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with LES?

    The longest word starting with LES is "lesbianisms" at 11 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "lessons" is the longest common word starting with LES.

  • Are there any rare words starting with LES worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "lespedeza", "lespedezas", "lesseeship", "lesbianism" start with LES and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "lespedezas" is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with LES?

    Most words starting with LES are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "lesser", "lesbic", "lesbos", "lesion", "lessee".