5 letter words ending with l
Unleash your wordplay prowess with our collection of 5-letter words ending in "L"! Perfect for Scrabble enthusiasts and crossword puzzle lovers alike, this list is sure to spark your creativity and boost your vocabulary. Dive in, explore, and prepare to impress with your newfound linguistic skills!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| still | 5 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | an even (or still) more interesting problem |
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| hotel | 8 | a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services | - |
| smell | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| steal | 5 | move stealthily | - |
| level | 8 | a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process | - |
| final | 8 | not to be altered or undone | the judge's decision is final |
| angel | 6 | the highest waterfall; has more than one leap; flow varies seasonally | - |
| devil | 9 | (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell | - |
| local | 7 | anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body | - |
| total | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| awful | 11 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | - |
| usual | 5 | commonly encountered | the usual greeting |
| model | 8 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos |
| trial | 5 | trying something to find out about it | a sample for ten days free trial |
| legal | 6 | having legal efficacy or force | - |
| royal | 8 | belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler | treated with royal acclaim |
| metal | 7 | containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal | a metallic compound |
| spell | 7 | indicate or signify | I'm afraid this spells trouble! |
| wheel | 11 | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle | - |
| steel | 5 | get ready for something difficult or unpleasant | - |
| chill | 10 | coldness due to a cold environment | - |
| cruel | 7 | (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering | cruel tortures |
| novel | 8 | original and of a kind not seen before | the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem |
| civil | 10 | not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others | even if he didn't like them he should have been civil |
| equal | 14 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| skull | 9 | the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates | - |
| moral | 7 | the significance of a story or event | the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor |
| towel | 8 | a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping | - |
| shell | 8 | remove the husks from | - |
| loyal | 8 | inspired by love for your country | - |
| motel | 7 | a motor hotel | - |
| trail | 5 | to lag or linger behind | - |
| ideal | 6 | of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas | - |
| carol | 7 | joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ | - |
| pearl | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | - |
| spoil | 7 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| drill | 6 | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | don't drill here, there's a gas pipe |
| skill | 9 | an ability that has been acquired by training | - |
| vital | 8 | urgently needed; absolutely necessary | vital for a healthy society |
| medal | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| label | 7 | trade name of a company that produces musical recordings | the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent |
| crawl | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| fatal | 8 | (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin | such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fatal to my theory |
| spill | 7 | flow, run or fall out and become lost | The milk spilled across the floor |
| kneel | 9 | supporting yourself on your knees | - |
| rebel | 7 | break with established customs | - |
| swell | 8 | expand abnormally | The bellies of the starving children are swelling |
| 7 | communicate electronically on the computer | - | |
| camel | 9 | cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | - |
| stall | 5 | postpone doing what one should be doing | - |
| canal | 7 | a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance | the alimentary canal |
| grill | 6 | a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill | - |
| rival | 8 | be equal to in quality or ability | Nothing can rival cotton for durability |
| jewel | 15 | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | - |
| panel | 7 | select from a list | empanel prospective jurors |
| vocal | 10 | given to expressing yourself freely or insistently | a vocal assembly |
| ariel | 5 | - | - |
| coral | 7 | the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry | - |
| pupil | 9 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| stool | 5 | have a bowel movement | - |
| naval | 8 | connected with or belonging to or used in a navy | naval history |
| troll | 5 | angling by drawing a baited line through the water | - |
| basil | 7 | leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | - |
| dwell | 9 | exist or be situated within | - |
| snail | 5 | edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic | - |
| expel | 14 | eliminate (a substance) | - |
| grail | 6 | (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper | - |
| pedal | 8 | a lever that is operated with the foot | - |
| rural | 5 | living in or characteristic of farming or country life | rural people |
| hazel | 17 | Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts | - |
| penal | 7 | (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law | a penal offense |
| peril | 7 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| growl | 9 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| bowel | 10 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| brawl | 10 | to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively | - |
| drool | 6 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| frail | 8 | easily broken or damaged or destroyed | a frail craft |
| betel | 7 | Asian pepper plant whose leaves are chewed with betel nut (seed of the betel palm) by southeast Asians | - |
| quail | 14 | draw back, as with fear or pain | - |
| shawl | 11 | cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders | - |
| bagel | 8 | (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust | - |
| tidal | 6 | of or relating to or caused by tides | tidal wave |
| quill | 14 | the hollow spine of a feather | - |
| excel | 14 | distinguish oneself | She excelled in math |
| viral | 8 | relating to or caused by a virus | viral infection |
| whirl | 11 | cause to spin | - |
| navel | 8 | a scar where the umbilical cord was attached | you were not supposed to show your navel on television |
| sybil | 10 | - | - |
| gavel | 9 | a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge | - |
| banal | 7 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| nasal | 5 | sounding as if the nose were pinched | a whining nasal voice |
| petal | 7 | part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored | - |
| vinyl | 11 | a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene | - |
| avail | 8 | a means of serving | of no avail |
| regal | 6 | belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler | regal attire |
| vigil | 9 | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe | - |
| twirl | 8 | cause to spin | - |
| fetal | 8 | of or relating to a fetus | fetal development |
| prowl | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| repel | 7 | force or drive back | repel the attacker |
| swirl | 8 | flow in a circular current, of liquids | - |
| mogul | 8 | a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857 | - |
| mural | 7 | a painting that is applied to a wall surface | - |
| scull | 7 | a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward | - |
| revel | 8 | celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities | - |
| swill | 8 | wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk | - |
| vowel | 11 | a speech sound made with the vocal tract open | - |
| focal | 10 | having or localized centrally at a focus | focal point |
| yodel | 9 | sing by changing register; sing by yodeling | The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains |
| papal | 9 | proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles | papal dispensation |
| shoal | 8 | a large group of fish | - |
| babel | 9 | (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another | - |
| knoll | 9 | a small natural hill | - |
| morel | 7 | any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap | - |
| libel | 7 | a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person | - |
| quell | 14 | suppress or crush completely | - |
| halal | 8 | conforming to dietary laws | halal meat |
| cabal | 9 | a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue | - |
| fecal | 10 | of or relating to feces | fecal matter |
| ghoul | 9 | someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection | - |
| krill | 9 | shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales | - |
| gruel | 6 | a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal) | - |
| anvil | 8 | the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes | - |
| hovel | 11 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| ravel | 8 | French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) | - |
| feral | 8 | wild and menacing | a pack of feral dogs |
| lapel | 7 | lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar | - |
| yokel | 12 | a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture | - |
| spiel | 7 | replay (as a melody) | - |
| enrol | 5 | register formally as a participant or member | - |
| renal | 5 | of or relating to the kidneys | - |
| scowl | 10 | a facial expression of dislike or displeasure | - |
| natal | 5 | a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean | - |
| atoll | 5 | an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon | - |
| pixel | 14 | (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) | the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution |
| easel | 5 | an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) | - |
| flail | 8 | move like a flail; thresh about | Her arms were flailing |
| droll | 6 | comical in an odd or whimsical manner | a droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor |
| snarl | 5 | twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | - |
| brill | 7 | European food fish | - |
| venal | 8 | capable of being corrupted | a venal police officer |
| offal | 11 | viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans | - |
| annul | 5 | cancel officially | - |
| hamal | 10 | - | - |
| beryl | 10 | the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems | - |
| spool | 7 | a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound | - |
| areal | 5 | of or relating to or involving an area | - |
| skoal | 9 | - | - |
| snell | 5 | - | - |
| knell | 9 | make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification | - |
| lysol | 8 | a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant | - |
| cavil | 10 | raise trivial objections | - |
| trill | 5 | a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it | - |
| nicol | 7 | - | - |
| extol | 12 | praise, glorify, or honor | extol the virtues of one's children |
| decal | 8 | either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface | - |
| drawl | 9 | a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels | - |
| broil | 7 | be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sun | The town was broiling in the sun |
| shill | 8 | act as a shill | This man shilled and bid for an expensive carpet during the auction in order to drive the price up |
| sorel | 5 | - | - |
| tonal | 5 | employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words | Chinese is a tonal language |
| twill | 8 | a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs | - |
| ethyl | 11 | the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom | - |
| axial | 12 | relating to or attached to the axis | axial angle |
| tubal | 7 | of or relating to occurring in a tube such as e.g. the Fallopian tube or Eustachian tube | tubal ligation |
| frill | 8 | an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal | - |
| creel | 7 | a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish | - |
| sibyl | 10 | (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet | - |
| impel | 9 | urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate | - |
| afoul | 8 | especially of a ship's lines etc | with its sails afoul |
| bezel | 16 | a sloping edge on a cutting tool | - |
| basal | 7 | especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem | basal placentation |
| trawl | 8 | a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths | - |
| laval | 8 | - | - |
| phial | 10 | a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) | - |
| jebel | 14 | - | - |
| speil | 7 | - | - |
| nodal | 6 | - | - |
| gimel | 8 | the 3rd letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| kraal | 9 | a pen for livestock in southern Africa | - |
| kugel | 10 | - | - |
| dural | 6 | of or relating to the dura mater | - |
| dowel | 9 | a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together | - |
| appal | 9 | strike with disgust or revulsion | - |
| appel | 9 | - | - |
| bevel | 10 | cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel | bevel the surface |
| allel | 5 | - | - |
| tamal | 7 | dough stuffed with a meat mixture and sometimes wrapped in corn husks and steamed | - |
| zonal | 14 | relating to or of the nature of a zone | the zonal frontier |
| goral | 6 | small goat antelope with small conical horns; of southern Asian mountains | - |
| churl | 10 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| algal | 6 | of or relating to alga | - |
| shiel | 8 | - | - |
| tical | 7 | the basic unit of money in Thailand | - |
| whorl | 11 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| ethal | 8 | - | - |
| eusol | 5 | - | - |
| ervil | 8 | - | - |
| fanal | 8 | - | - |
| eisel | 5 | - | - |
| dynel | 9 | - | - |
| favel | 11 | - | - |
| femal | 10 | - | - |
| fusel | 8 | - | - |
| fusil | 8 | a light flintlock musket | - |
| fural | 8 | - | - |
| furol | 8 | - | - |
| fuzil | 17 | - | - |
| gayal | 9 | ox of southeast Asia sometimes considered a domesticated breed of the gaur | - |
| gazal | 15 | - | - |
| forel | 8 | - | - |
| fugal | 9 | of or relating to or in the style of a musical fugue | - |
| gnarl | 6 | make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | - |
| graal | 6 | - | - |
| gibel | 8 | - | - |
| ghyll | 12 | - | - |
| gemel | 8 | - | - |
| genal | 6 | - | - |
| glial | 6 | of or relating to neuroglia | - |
| hemal | 10 | relating to the blood vessels or blood | - |
| gyral | 9 | relating to or associated with or comprising a convolution of the brain | the gyral sulcus |
| hadal | 9 | relating to the deepest parts of the ocean (below 6000 meters) | - |
| hosel | 8 | - | - |
| ictal | 7 | of or relating to a seizure or convulsion | - |
| ileal | 5 | - | - |
| ilial | 5 | - | - |
| idyll | 9 | a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life | - |
| hexyl | 18 | - | - |
| horal | 8 | - | - |
| jodel | 13 | - | - |
| jokol | 16 | - | - |
| jural | 12 | of or relating to law or to legal rights and obligations | - |
| jurel | 12 | - | - |
| kahal | 12 | - | - |
| joual | 12 | - | - |
| jugal | 13 | - | - |
| intel | 5 | - | - |
| intil | 5 | - | - |
| indol | 6 | - | - |
| javel | 15 | - | - |
| jarul | 12 | - | - |
| jacal | 14 | - | - |
| knurl | 9 | - | - |
| knarl | 9 | - | - |
| kvell | 12 | - | - |
| kidel | 10 | - | - |
| ketol | 9 | - | - |
| kevel | 12 | - | - |
| kerel | 9 | - | - |
| kevil | 12 | - | - |
| lemel | 7 | - | - |
| maill | 7 | - | - |
| manul | 7 | small wildcat of the mountains of Siberia and Tibet and Mongolia | - |
| loral | 5 | - | - |
| lorel | 5 | - | - |
| losel | 5 | - | - |
| mohel | 10 | - | - |
| molal | 7 | designating a solution containing one mole of solute per kilogram of solvent | - |
| monal | 7 | brilliantly colored pheasant of southern Asia | - |
| modal | 8 | an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality | - |
| miaul | 7 | the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) | - |
| mesal | 7 | - | - |
| mesel | 7 | - | - |
| metol | 7 | - | - |
| merel | 7 | - | - |
| meril | 7 | - | - |
| nahal | 8 | - | - |
| myall | 10 | - | - |
| nebel | 7 | - | - |
| nerol | 5 | - | - |
| neral | 5 | - | - |
| devel | 9 | - | - |
| dholl | 9 | - | - |
| dital | 6 | - | - |
| datal | 6 | - | - |
| cymol | 12 | - | - |
| debel | 8 | - | - |
| dedal | 7 | - | - |
| ducal | 8 | of or belonging to or suitable for a duke | ducal palace |
| droil | 6 | - | - |
| dwaal | 9 | - | - |
| domal | 8 | - | - |
| drail | 6 | - | - |
| dotal | 6 | - | - |
| brail | 7 | a small net used to draw fish into a boat | - |
| botel | 7 | - | - |
| brool | 7 | - | - |
| bobol | 9 | - | - |
| borel | 7 | - | - |
| boral | 7 | - | - |
| capul | 9 | - | - |
| cecal | 9 | of or like a cecum | - |
| ceorl | 7 | - | - |
| cavel | 10 | - | - |
| bubal | 9 | - | - |
| butyl | 10 | a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9) | - |
| cital | 7 | - | - |
| chiel | 10 | - | - |
| cetyl | 10 | - | - |
| cibol | 9 | - | - |
| chirl | 10 | - | - |
| crool | 7 | - | - |
| cupel | 9 | a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead | - |
| copal | 9 | a brittle aromatic resin used in varnishes | - |
| comal | 9 | of certain seeds (such as cotton) having a tuft or tufts of hair | a comal tuft |
| coxal | 14 | - | - |
| cowal | 10 | - | - |
| craal | 7 | - | - |
| aweel | 8 | - | - |
| aumil | 7 | - | - |
| aural | 5 | of or pertaining to hearing or the ear | an animal with a very sensitive aural apparatus |
| babul | 9 | - | - |
| argol | 6 | - | - |
| argal | 6 | wild sheep of semidesert regions in central Asia | - |
| argil | 6 | a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters) | - |
| armil | 7 | - | - |
| arval | 8 | - | - |
| artel | 5 | - | - |
| artal | 5 | - | - |
| bezil | 16 | - | - |
| binal | 7 | - | - |
| bedel | 8 | - | - |
| aboil | 7 | - | - |
| allyl | 8 | the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene | - |
| apiol | 7 | - | - |
| ampul | 9 | a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) | - |
| annal | 5 | - | - |
| ahull | 8 | - | - |
| aldol | 6 | an oily colorless liquid obtained by the condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde; contains an alcohol group (-OH) and an aldehyde group (-CHO) | - |
| alkyl | 12 | any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons | - |
| podal | 8 | - | - |
| poral | 7 | - | - |
| pokal | 11 | - | - |
| pical | 9 | - | - |
| picul | 9 | a unit of weight used in some parts of Asia; approximately equal to 133 pounds (the load a grown man can carry) | - |
| pibal | 9 | - | - |
| pipal | 9 | fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists | - |
| pipul | 9 | fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists | - |
| pikul | 11 | - | - |
| pupal | 9 | of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage | the pupal stage |
| puzel | 16 | - | - |
| pugil | 8 | - | - |
| pyral | 10 | - | - |
| pygal | 11 | - | - |
| proul | 7 | - | - |
| prial | 7 | - | - |
| prill | 7 | - | - |
| proll | 7 | - | - |
| refel | 8 | - | - |
| recal | 7 | - | - |
| reoil | 5 | - | - |
| ramal | 7 | - | - |
| quoll | 14 | - | - |
| ratel | 5 | nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia | - |
| ratal | 5 | - | - |
| rubel | 7 | the basic unit of money in Belarus | - |
| rumal | 7 | - | - |
| rugal | 6 | - | - |
| rotal | 5 | - | - |
| rowel | 8 | a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur | - |
| sabal | 7 | American dwarf fan palms | - |
| rigol | 6 | - | - |
| rivel | 8 | - | - |
| roral | 5 | - | - |
| riyal | 8 | the basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia | - |
| romal | 7 | - | - |
| seral | 5 | - | - |
| sepal | 7 | one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower | - |
| setal | 5 | - | - |
| segol | 6 | - | - |
| salol | 5 | a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release | - |
| salal | 5 | small evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having edible dark purple grape-sized berries | - |
| samel | 7 | - | - |
| schul | 10 | - | - |
| scall | 7 | - | - |
| scail | 7 | - | - |
| sisal | 5 | Mexican or West Indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope | - |
| sigil | 6 | - | - |
| simul | 7 | - | - |
| skirl | 9 | make a shrill, wailing sound | skirling bagpipes |
| skool | 9 | - | - |
| sizel | 14 | - | - |
| skail | 9 | - | - |
| skell | 9 | - | - |
| sheel | 8 | - | - |
| sheal | 8 | - | - |
| sheol | 8 | - | - |
| sewel | 8 | - | - |
| shaul | 8 | - | - |
| shorl | 8 | - | - |
| shool | 8 | - | - |
| sokol | 9 | - | - |
| snool | 5 | - | - |
| spall | 7 | a fragment broken off from the edge or face of stone or ore and having at least one thin edge | a truck bearing a mound of blue spalls |
| spail | 7 | - | - |
| soral | 5 | - | - |
| sotol | 5 | - | - |
| steil | 5 | - | - |
| stell | 5 | - | - |
| stull | 5 | - | - |
| spial | 7 | - | - |
| speal | 7 | - | - |
| spawl | 10 | a fragment broken off from the edge or face of stone or ore and having at least one thin edge | - |
| spaul | 7 | - | - |
| speel | 7 | - | - |
| spyal | 10 | - | - |
| taxol | 12 | - | - |
| swail | 8 | - | - |
| sweel | 8 | - | - |
| swayl | 11 | - | - |
| sweal | 8 | - | - |
| sural | 5 | - | - |
| tolyl | 8 | - | - |
| tewel | 8 | - | - |
| tepal | 7 | an undifferentiated part of a perianth that cannot be distinguished as a sepal or a petal (as in lilies and tulips) | - |
| thowl | 11 | - | - |
| thurl | 8 | - | - |
| thiol | 8 | - | - |
| thirl | 8 | - | - |
| thill | 8 | one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it | - |
| tweel | 8 | - | - |
| typal | 10 | - | - |
| umbel | 9 | flat-topped or rounded inflorescence characteristic of the family Umbelliferae in which the individual flower stalks arise from about the same point; youngest flowers are at the center | - |
| trull | 5 | - | - |
| triol | 5 | - | - |
| vexil | 15 | - | - |
| vinal | 8 | - | - |
| voxel | 15 | - | - |
| ureal | 5 | - | - |
| vasal | 8 | - | - |
| urial | 5 | bearded reddish sheep of southern Asia | - |
| urnal | 5 | - | - |
| vagal | 9 | of or relating to the vagus nerve | - |
| vakil | 12 | - | - |
| uveal | 8 | of or relating to the uvea of the eye | - |
| octal | 7 | of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base | an octal digit |
| octyl | 10 | - | - |
| nihil | 8 | (Latin) nil; nothing (as used by a sheriff after an unsuccessful effort to serve a writ) | nihil habet |
| nival | 8 | - | - |
| newel | 8 | the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs; it supports the handrail | - |
| nevel | 8 | - | - |
| nidal | 6 | - | - |
| notal | 5 | - | - |
| noxal | 12 | - | - |
| nonyl | 8 | - | - |
| nopal | 7 | cactus having yellow flowers and purple fruits | - |
| parol | 7 | - | - |
| osmol | 7 | - | - |
| ouzel | 14 | common black European thrush | - |
| ousel | 5 | common black European thrush | - |
| oriel | 5 | a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall | - |
| orval | 8 | - | - |
| wheal | 11 | a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions | - |
| woful | 11 | - | - |
| wedel | 9 | ski, alternating directions | - |
| yokul | 12 | - | - |
| zizel | 23 | - | - |
| zoeal | 14 | - | - |
| wrawl | 11 | cry loudly, as of animals | - |
| xylol | 15 | a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent | - |
| xylyl | 18 | - | - |
| zoril | 14 | muishond of northern Africa | - |
| zygal | 18 | - | - |
| choil | 10 | - | - |
| lahal | 8 | - | - |
| maerl | 7 | - | - |
| kogal | 10 | - | - |
| exfil | 15 | - | - |
| kitul | 9 | fishtail palm of India to Malay Peninsula; sap yields a brown sugar (jaggery) and trunk pith yields sago | - |
| incel | 7 | - | - |
| katal | 9 | - | - |
| kaval | 12 | - | - |
| grrrl | 6 | - | - |
Step into the whimsical world of five-letter words ending with "L", where language and pronunciation converge in fascinating ways. These delightful word endings often add a playful twist or a sharp focus to the words they conclude, offering a unique linguistic flourish. From the melodic appeal of words like "trill" to the more cryptic charm of words like "quill", these endings serve as the cherry on top of English vocabulary. Dive into this exploration, as we unravel how these endings influence our daily conversations with flair and fun!
About 5 Letter Words Ending with L
The letter "L" sits at the tail end of many five-letter words, lending them a crisp and often lyrical quality. This final "L" is a little powerhouse, affecting not just how words sound, but also how they’re perceived. Words ending in "L" often carry a sense of completion or closure, sometimes even imparting a rhythmic quality that makes them memorable. Take "focal", for example—its ending creates a firm stop that underscores its meaning of central importance.
In terms of frequency, the final "L" isn't as common as some other letters, making these words stand out even more. The way it alters pronunciation can be subtle yet significant. Consider "level", where the final "L" rolls off the tongue, adding a smooth finish. These words often slip seamlessly into conversation, bringing with them a touch of elegance or emphasis that makes them indispensable in both casual dialogue and creative writing.
Popular Word Examples
Unravel the charm of these ten popular five-letter words ending with "L", each with its own unique flavor and story.
Tidal
- Definition: Related to tides; periodic rise and fall of sea levels.
- Example in a Sentence: The tidal waves crashed against the shore, drawing curious onlookers.
- Fun Fact: "Tidal" comes from the Old English word "tid", meaning a division of time.
Petal
- Definition: A colorful part of a flower, typically arranged in a circle.
- Example in a Sentence: The rose's petal fell gently to the ground.
- Fun Fact: "Petal" originates from the Greek word "petalon", meaning leaf.
Quill
- Definition: A writing tool made from a feather; also refers to the spine of a porcupine.
- Example in a Sentence: He signed the parchment with a quill dipped in ink.
- Fun Fact: Quills were the primary writing instrument from the 6th to the 19th century.
Final
- Definition: Coming at the end; last.
- Example in a Sentence: The final chapter of the book was thrilling.
- Fun Fact: "Final" is derived from Latin "finalis", meaning end.
Naval
- Definition: Pertaining to a navy or warships.
- Example in a Sentence: The naval fleet set sail at dawn.
- Fun Fact: "Naval" comes from the Latin word "navalis", which means pertaining to ships.
Focal
- Definition: Relating to the center or main point of interest.
- Example in a Sentence: Her art became the focal point of the exhibition.
- Fun Fact: In optics, focal length is crucial in determining the convergence of light rays.
Regal
- Definition: Of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.
- Example in a Sentence: The queen made a regal entrance to the gala.
- Fun Fact: "Regal" shares roots with "reign", both originating from the Latin "regalis".
Trill
- Definition: A rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, typically in music.
- Example in a Sentence: The bird’s song included a beautiful trill.
- Fun Fact: In linguistics, a trill is a type of consonantal sound used in some languages.
Medal
- Definition: A piece of metal, often circular, given as an award.
- Example in a Sentence: She received a gold medal for her achievements.
- Fun Fact: The tradition of awarding medals dates back to the Roman Empire.
Basil
- Definition: An herb widely used in cooking, particularly in Italian cuisine.
- Example in a Sentence: Fresh basil added a burst of flavor to the pasta.
- Fun Fact: The word "basil" comes from the Greek "basileus", meaning king.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For those seeking a competitive edge in Scrabble, these words ending with "L" are not only fun but also score big.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quill | 14 | A writing tool made from a feather. |
| Regal | 6 | Of or resembling a monarch; magnificent. |
| Focal | 10 | Relating to the center or main point of interest. |
| Tidal | 6 | Related to tides; periodic rise and fall of sea levels. |
| Final | 8 | Coming at the end; last. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, take note of these five-letter words ending with "L" to sharpen your game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basil | An herb widely used in cooking, especially in Italian dishes. |
| Medal | A piece of metal given as an award. |
| Tidal | Related to tides; the periodic rise and fall of sea levels. |
| Final | Coming at the end; last. |
| Quill | A writing tool made from a feather. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore these rare gems among five-letter words ending with "L", each with its own quirky tale.
Gavel
- Definition: A small mallet used by a judge or chairperson to call for attention or order.
- Interesting Fact: The gavel symbolizes authority and is often used in auctions and legal settings.
- Example in a Sentence: The auctioneer struck the gavel, signaling the start of bidding.
Javel
- Definition: An alternate name for javelin, a light spear thrown in a sport.
- Interesting Fact: The term "javel" is less commonly used but can be found in historical texts.
- Example in a Sentence: The athlete prepared to launch the javel with precision.
Knell
- Definition: The sound of a bell, typically solemn and marking a death or funeral.
- Interesting Fact: "Knell" is often used metaphorically to signify an end or warning.
- Example in a Sentence: The church bells knell echoed through the town, announcing the somber event.
Savel
- Definition: A small salmon or trout.
- Interesting Fact: "Savel" is a lesser-known term primarily used in Scotland.
- Example in a Sentence: He caught a savel from the crystal-clear stream.
Flail
- Definition: A tool for threshing grain; to wave or swing wildly.
- Interesting Fact: "Flail" derives from the Old English word "flegel".
- Example in a Sentence: The farmer used a flail to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Final Words
From the intriguing to the everyday, five-letter words ending with "L" offer a vibrant palette of expressions. Whether they're enhancing your Scrabble prowess or adding zest to your Wordle strategy, these words hold a special place in the heart of the English language. Embrace their charm and let them elevate your linguistic adventures!
