7 Letter Words Starting With LA
Collins lists 316 seven-letter words beginning with LA. The highest scorer is lazyish (22 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
7 Letter Words Starting With LA
About These 7-Letter Words
Below are all 316 seven-letter words beginning with LA from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is lazyish at 22. Other high scorers include lacquey (21), laydeez (20), and lazying (20). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 316 words, 18 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 26 end in -ING and 26 end in -ES, and 51 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 221 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 231 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
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FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with LA
How many 7-letter words start with LA?
There are 316 seven-letter words that start with LA in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with LA?
Lazyish scores 22 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
Are these words allowed in Scrabble in North America?
231 of them are also in the North American list (NWL/TWL); the rest are Collins-only.
What are some good 7-letter words that start with LA?
Examples include lazyish, lacquey, launced, and lauryls.
Do 7-letter words score a bingo?
Yes. Using all seven of your tiles in one turn scores a 50-point bonus in Scrabble (35 points in Words With Friends), which makes a seven-letter word one of the most valuable plays in the game.
Are 7-letter words that start with LA valid in Words With Friends?
221 of the 316 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.