Words That Start With LESS

There are over 19 words that begin with LESS in English. From 4-letter words to 11-letter entries, find LESS-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

19 Common Words Starting with LESS

Most Common Length
6
(6 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
8.4
(out of 16)
Most Common Ending
s
(47%)

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

16 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LESS is lesseeships with a total of 16 points.

L 1
E 1
S 1
S 1
E 1
E 1
S 1
H 4
I 1
P 3
S 1

Words that begin with LESS 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 LESS and words with LESS. Try our five letter words starting with LESS 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 LESS

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

    There are 19 words in the English dictionary that start with LESS, and most of them are 6 letters long (6 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with LESS?

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

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "lesseeship", "lessor", "lessee", "lesser" start with LESS and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "lesseeship" is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with LESS?

    Most words starting with LESS are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "lesser", "lessee", "lessen", "lesses", "lesson".