5 letter Words with L in the middle
Welcome to the playful world of five-letter words where the letter "L" takes center stage! Dive into this linguistic adventure and uncover a treasure trove of words that are sure to dazzle your vocabulary. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or just curious, let's explore these delightful gems together!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| would | 9 | - | - |
| could | 8 | - | - |
| hello | 8 | an expression of greeting | every morning they exchanged polite hellos |
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| world | 9 | people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | the Western world |
| alone | 5 | without anybody else or anything else | the child stayed home alone |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| sleep | 7 | a period of time spent sleeping | he felt better after a little sleep |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| blood | 8 | a dissolute man in fashionable society | - |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| alive | 8 | capable of erupting | the volcano is very much alive |
| along | 6 | with a forward motion | we drove along admiring the view |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| relax | 12 | make less taut | relax the tension on the rope |
| floor | 8 | the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) | they needed rugs to cover the bare floors |
| table | 7 | flat tableland with steep edges | - |
| miles | 7 | - | - |
| rules | 5 | - | - |
| plane | 7 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| smile | 7 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| clock | 13 | measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | he clocked the runners |
| field | 9 | a branch of knowledge | - |
| silly | 8 | inspiring scornful pity | how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years |
| allow | 8 | give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | - |
| balls | 7 | - | - |
| blame | 9 | an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | the police laid the blame on the driver |
| blind | 8 | something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity | the holding company was just a blind |
| built | 7 | (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness | the built liquid detergents |
| build | 8 | make by combining materials and parts | - |
| stole | 5 | a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women | - |
| folks | 12 | people in general (often used in the plural) | folks around here drink moonshine |
| style | 8 | designate by an identifying term | They styled their nation `The Confederate States' |
| older | 6 | skilled through long experience | the older soldiers |
| color | 7 | any material used for its color | she used a different color for the trim |
| truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
| slept | 7 | - | - |
| split | 7 | having been divided; having the unity destroyed | a split group |
| billy | 10 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| bless | 7 | render holy by means of religious rites | - |
| block | 13 | an obstruction in a pipe or tube | we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe |
| pills | 7 | - | - |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| alarm | 7 | fear resulting from the awareness of danger | - |
| plant | 7 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| below | 10 | further down | - |
| solve | 8 | find the solution | solve an equation |
| falls | 8 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| plate | 7 | (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | - |
| talks | 9 | a discussion intended to produce an agreement | talks between Israelis and Palestinians |
| value | 8 | regard highly; think much of | - |
| false | 8 | adopted in order to deceive | - |
| climb | 11 | go upward with gradual or continuous progress | Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house? |
| bible | 9 | the sacred writings of the Christian religions | - |
| pilot | 7 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | - |
| flesh | 11 | alternative names for the body of a human being | the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak |
| apple | 9 | native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits | - |
| glory | 9 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| claim | 9 | a demand especially in the phrase | - |
| fully | 11 | to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form) | fully grown |
| kelly | 12 | United States circus clown (1898-1979) | - |
| title | 5 | a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with | - |
| daily | 9 | of or belonging to or occurring every day | daily routine |
| slave | 8 | work very hard, like a slave | - |
| belly | 10 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| adult | 6 | designed to arouse lust | adult movies |
| alien | 5 | transfer property or ownership | The will aliened the property to the heirs |
| flash | 11 | a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph | - |
| solid | 6 | the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape | - |
| flies | 8 | (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) | - |
| apply | 12 | be pertinent or relevant or applicable | The same laws apply to you! |
| alert | 5 | condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action | bombers were put on alert during the crisis |
| album | 9 | one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc | - |
| noble | 7 | impressive in appearance | a noble tree |
| molly | 10 | popular aquarium fish | - |
| cloud | 8 | make overcast or cloudy | - |
| plain | 7 | not mixed with extraneous elements | plain water |
| sally | 8 | a venture off the beaten path | a sally into the wide world beyond his home |
| blast | 7 | hit hard | - |
| sales | 5 | income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time | - |
| salad | 6 | food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens | - |
| fella | 8 | a boy or man | - |
| blown | 10 | breathing laboriously or convulsively | - |
| blade | 8 | especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole | - |
| hills | 8 | - | - |
| scale | 7 | a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin | - |
| elder | 6 | used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son | - |
| guilt | 6 | remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | - |
| angle | 6 | a biased way of looking at or presenting something | - |
| clown | 10 | act as or like a clown | - |
| cable | 9 | television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver | - |
| cliff | 13 | a steep high face of rock | he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town |
| pulse | 7 | the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart | - |
| slide | 6 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | - |
| eagle | 6 | shoot two strokes under par | She eagled the hole |
| delay | 9 | cause to be slowed down or delayed | Traffic was delayed by the bad weather |
| tyler | 8 | elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862) | - |
| holly | 11 | United States rock star (1936-1959) | - |
| alike | 9 | having the same or similar characteristics | all politicians are alike |
| rifle | 8 | go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way | Who rifled through my desk drawers? |
| flame | 10 | shine with a sudden light | - |
| alley | 8 | a narrow street with walls on both sides | - |
| alpha | 10 | early testing stage of a software or hardware product | alpha version |
| solar | 5 | relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun | solar eclipse |
| whale | 11 | a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | - |
| cycle | 12 | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | the never-ending cycle of the seasons |
| blank | 11 | a blank gap or missing part | - |
| colin | 7 | - | - |
| bloke | 11 | a boy or man | he's a good bloke |
| click | 13 | move or strike with a noise | he clicked on the light |
| cloth | 10 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC |
| bleed | 8 | lose blood from one's body | - |
| reply | 10 | react verbally | - |
| slice | 7 | cut into slices | - |
| fleet | 8 | moving very fast | fleet of foot |
| ralph | 10 | - | - |
| vault | 8 | jump across or leap over (an obstacle) | - |
| willy | 11 | - | - |
| flood | 9 | an overwhelming number or amount | a flood of requests |
| glove | 9 | the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball | - |
| tales | 5 | - | - |
| kilos | 9 | - | - |
| dolly | 9 | a small replica of a person; used as a toy | - |
| blond | 8 | a light grayish yellow to near white | - |
| bloom | 9 | produce or yield flowers | The cherry tree bloomed |
| ankle | 9 | a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus | - |
| flush | 11 | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | - |
| float | 8 | an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy | - |
| bully | 10 | discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | - |
| alibi | 7 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job |
| rally | 8 | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort | he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning |
| villa | 8 | Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) | - |
| dealt | 6 | - | - |
| delta | 6 | a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water | the Mississippi River delta |
| blues | 7 | a state of depression | he had a bad case of the blues |
| ruled | 6 | subject to a ruling authority | the ruled mass |
| salon | 5 | a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work | - |
| olive | 8 | evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits | - |
| elite | 5 | selected as the best | elite colleges |
| clerk | 11 | a salesperson in a store | - |
| shelf | 11 | a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water | - |
| jelly | 15 | make into jelly | - |
| riley | 8 | United States poet (1849-1916) | - |
| tails | 5 | formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men | - |
| globe | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| polly | 10 | - | - |
| jolly | 15 | a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work | - |
| altar | 5 | the table in Christian churches where communion is given | - |
| wells | 8 | prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) | - |
| fluid | 9 | affording change (especially in social status) | Britain is not a truly fluid society |
| blink | 11 | keep back by blinking | blink away tears |
| bliss | 7 | a state of extreme happiness | - |
| sadly | 9 | in an unfortunate or deplorable manner | he was sadly neglected |
| chili | 10 | very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency | - |
| newly | 11 | very recently | they are newly married |
| flirt | 8 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | My husband never flirts with other women |
| filth | 11 | an offensive or indecent word or phrase | - |
| polar | 7 | being of crucial importance | the polar events of this study |
| paolo | 7 | - | - |
| curly | 10 | (of hair) having curls or waves | they envied her naturally curly hair |
| plead | 8 | appeal or request earnestly | I pleaded with him to stop |
| realm | 7 | a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about | it was a limited realm of discourse |
| salty | 8 | engagingly stimulating or provocative | salty language |
| slack | 11 | a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot | - |
| flown | 11 | - | - |
| flour | 8 | convert grain into flour | - |
| valid | 9 | still legally acceptable | the license is still valid |
| flock | 14 | an orderly crowd | - |
| ruler | 5 | measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | - |
| scold | 8 | someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault | - |
| telly | 8 | an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen | the British call a tv set a telly |
| exile | 12 | the act of expelling a person from their native land | men in exile dream of hope |
| elbow | 10 | hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped | - |
| elves | 8 | an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere | - |
| hallo | 8 | - | - |
| clone | 7 | a person who is almost identical to another | - |
| chile | 10 | a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast | - |
| belle | 7 | a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals | she was the belle of the ball |
| aisle | 5 | passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores | - |
| alter | 5 | insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby | - |
| wally | 11 | a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid | - |
| flute | 8 | a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column) | - |
| blunt | 7 | make numb or insensitive | - |
| blend | 8 | combine into one | blend the nuts and raisins together |
| waltz | 17 | dance a waltz | - |
| flags | 9 | - | - |
| madly | 11 | in an insane manner | the witch cackled madly |
| milky | 14 | resembling milk in color; not clear | milky glass |
| slash | 8 | beat severely with a whip or rod | - |
| slick | 11 | having only superficial plausibility | a slick commercial |
| ultra | 5 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | an ultra conservative |
| bowls | 10 | a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack | - |
| flint | 8 | a river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River | - |
| chalk | 14 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| pluto | 7 | (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades | - |
| bluff | 13 | deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand | - |
| plaza | 16 | mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | a good plaza should have a movie house |
| shalt | 8 | - | - |
| valve | 11 | a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it | - |
| yield | 9 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | - |
| flare | 8 | erupt or intensify suddenly | Tempers flared at the meeting |
| bleep | 9 | a short high tone produced as a signal or warning | - |
| salsa | 5 | spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods | - |
| aloha | 8 | an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) | - |
| flats | 8 | footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel) | - |
| manly | 10 | possessing qualities befitting a man | - |
| alias | 5 | as known or named at another time or place | Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette |
| flora | 8 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| fling | 9 | indulge oneself | - |
| mills | 7 | United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855) | - |
| pilar | 7 | of or relating to a hair | - |
| slate | 5 | thin layers of rock used for roofing | - |
| flick | 14 | look through a book or other written material | - |
| bling | 8 | flashy, ostentatious jewelry | the rapper was loaded with bling |
| cloak | 11 | hide under a false appearance | - |
| pluck | 13 | strip of feathers | pluck the capon |
| slope | 7 | the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal | - |
| tesla | 5 | United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Croatia but of Serbian descent) who discovered the principles of alternating currents and developed the first alternating-current induction motor and the Tesla coil and several forms of oscillators (1856-1943) | - |
| viola | 8 | large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions | - |
| melon | 7 | any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers | - |
| malik | 11 | the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent | maliks rule the hinterland of Afghanistan under the protection of warlords |
| pools | 7 | - | - |
| slimy | 10 | morally reprehensible | a slimy little liar |
| ahold | 9 | - | - |
| piles | 7 | venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter | - |
| glued | 7 | affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste | he stayed glued to one spot |
| clash | 10 | be incompatible; be or come into conflict | These colors clash |
| flank | 12 | the side of military or naval formation | they attacked the enemy's right flank |
| floss | 8 | a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth | - |
| aloud | 6 | with relatively high volume | cried aloud for help |
| blaze | 16 | move rapidly and as if blazing | The spaceship blazed out into space |
| slain | 5 | killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in | slain warriors |
| stale | 5 | lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new | stale news |
| voila | 8 | - | - |
| flyer | 11 | someone who travels by air | - |
| blush | 10 | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by |
| relay | 8 | electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit | - |
| tally | 8 | gain points in a game | - |
| merle | 7 | common black European thrush | - |
| cling | 8 | fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit | - |
| elect | 7 | an exclusive group of people | one of the elect who have power inside the government |
| golly | 9 | - | - |
| valet | 8 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| maple | 9 | any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone | - |
| ollie | 5 | - | - |
| cello | 7 | a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing | - |
| clips | 9 | - | - |
| polls | 7 | the place where people vote | - |
| colon | 7 | the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos | - |
| sully | 8 | United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872) | - |
| ulcer | 7 | a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue | - |
| clams | 9 | informal terms for money | - |
| colby | 12 | - | - |
| relic | 7 | something of sentimental value | - |
| dildo | 7 | a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation | - |
| wales | 8 | one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria | - |
| algae | 6 | primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves | - |
| slime | 7 | any thick, viscous matter | - |
| guild | 7 | a formal association of people with similar interests | - |
| clamp | 11 | a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together | - |
| stalk | 9 | material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds | - |
| baldy | 11 | a person whose head is bald or shaved | - |
| scalp | 9 | remove the scalp of | The enemies were scalped |
| silva | 8 | the forest trees growing in a country or region | - |
| sling | 6 | hurl as if with a sling | - |
| welsh | 11 | cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt | - |
| fleur | 8 | - | - |
| nelly | 8 | - | - |
| imply | 12 | have as a logical consequence | - |
| oddly | 10 | in a manner differing from the usual or expected | - |
| milos | 7 | - | - |
| atlas | 5 | the 1st cervical vertebra | - |
| plank | 11 | cover with planks | The streets were planked |
| flask | 12 | the quantity a flask will hold | - |
| glide | 7 | the activity of flying a glider | - |
| bleak | 11 | providing no shelter or sustenance | the bleak treeless regions of the high Andes |
| rails | 5 | a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll | - |
| slang | 6 | fool or hoax | - |
| wills | 8 | - | - |
| folly | 11 | the trait of acting stupidly or rashly | - |
| girly | 9 | - | - |
| cholo | 10 | - | - |
| sloan | 5 | - | - |
| smelt | 7 | extract (metals) by heating | - |
| elope | 7 | run away secretly with one's beloved | The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas |
| plump | 11 | make fat or plump | We will plump out that poor starving child |
| felon | 8 | a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail | - |
| kylie | 12 | an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex | - |
| polka | 11 | a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time | - |
| piled | 8 | - | - |
| tulip | 7 | any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower | - |
| flaps | 10 | a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag | - |
| flake | 12 | a crystal of snow | - |
| clint | 7 | - | - |
| flair | 8 | distinctive and stylish elegance | - |
| fluke | 12 | a stroke of luck | - |
| gland | 7 | any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream | - |
| aline | 5 | place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight | - |
| clink | 11 | a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) | - |
| spilt | 7 | - | - |
| quilt | 14 | bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together | - |
| salts | 5 | - | - |
| anglo | 6 | - | - |
| tolly | 8 | - | - |
| gloom | 8 | an atmosphere of depression and melancholy | gloom pervaded the office |
| bugle | 8 | any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover | - |
| glare | 6 | a focus of public attention | when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency |
| bland | 8 | lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting | a bland little drama |
| silky | 12 | having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light | silky skin |
| talon | 5 | a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey | - |
| wield | 9 | have and exercise | wield power and authority |
| gloss | 6 | provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases | - |
| slump | 9 | fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly | - |
| flunk | 12 | failure to reach a minimum required performance | he got two flunks on his report |
| guile | 6 | the quality of being crafty | - |
| holla | 8 | a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) | - |
| blitz | 16 | a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment | - |
| welch | 13 | cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt | - |
| bilbo | 9 | - | - |
| flack | 14 | artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes | - |
| foley | 11 | - | - |
| mould | 8 | a distinctive nature, character, or type | - |
| ample | 9 | fairly large in size | an ample waistline |
| flier | 8 | someone who travels by air | - |
| dolce | 8 | gently and sweetly | - |
| clang | 8 | make a loud noise | clanging metal |
| riled | 6 | aroused to impatience or anger | riled no end by his lies |
| gilly | 9 | - | - |
| fluff | 14 | something of little value or significance | - |
| flung | 9 | - | - |
| gable | 8 | the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof | - |
| gills | 6 | - | - |
| klutz | 18 | (Yiddish) a clumsy dolt | - |
| alamo | 7 | a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico | - |
| slush | 8 | make a splashing sound | - |
| dilly | 9 | - | - |
| filet | 8 | cut into filets | filet the fish |
| bulge | 8 | swell or protrude outwards | His stomach bulged after the huge meal |
| clank | 11 | a loud resonant repeating noise | - |
| align | 6 | place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight | align the car with the curb |
| slant | 5 | a biased way of looking at or presenting something | - |
| fleck | 14 | a small contrasting part of something | a fleck of red |
| polio | 7 | an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | - |
| alloy | 8 | a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten | brass is an alloy of zinc and copper |
| agile | 6 | mentally quick | an agile mind |
| plait | 7 | any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape | - |
| playa | 10 | - | - |
| sable | 7 | a very dark black | - |
| sloth | 8 | apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
| nylon | 8 | a synthetic fabric | - |
| slade | 6 | - | - |
| koala | 9 | sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark | - |
| plume | 9 | clean with one's bill | - |
| splat | 7 | a single splash | he heard a splat as it hit the floor |
| surly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | a surly waiter |
| salvo | 8 | rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms | - |
| oiled | 6 | treated with oil | oiled country roads |
| oldie | 6 | a song that was formerly popular | - |
| fable | 10 | a short moral story (often with animal characters) | - |
| cluck | 13 | the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) | - |
| clout | 7 | a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood | - |
| zloty | 17 | the basic unit of money in Poland | - |
| zilch | 19 | a quantity of no importance | I didn't hear zilch about it |
| gully | 9 | deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) | - |
| clack | 13 | make a rattling sound | - |
| valor | 8 | the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) | he received a medal for valor |
| filly | 11 | a young female horse under the age of four | - |
| plush | 10 | characterized by extravagance and profusion | - |
| pleas | 7 | - | - |
| psalm | 9 | any sacred song used to praise the deity | - |
| knelt | 9 | - | - |
| dally | 9 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | - |
| coles | 7 | - | - |
| sleek | 9 | designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow | - |
| flaky | 15 | made of or resembling flakes | flaky soap |
| moldy | 11 | covered with or smelling of mold | moldy bread |
| blurt | 7 | utter impulsively | He blurted out the secret |
| clung | 8 | - | - |
| clasp | 9 | fasten with a buckle or buckles | - |
| plaid | 8 | a cloth having a crisscross design | - |
| bluey | 10 | - | - |
| gleam | 8 | be shiny, as if wet | - |
| salve | 8 | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | - |
| godly | 10 | emanating from God | everything is black or white...satanic or godly |
| tilly | 8 | - | - |
| walla | 8 | - | - |
| gloat | 6 | dwell on with satisfaction | - |
| bulky | 14 | of large size for its weight | - |
| cleft | 10 | having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib | - |
| claro | 7 | a cigar made with light-colored tobacco | - |
| wilco | 10 | - | - |
| fouls | 8 | - | - |
| belay | 10 | fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat | - |
| belch | 12 | a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth | - |
| aloof | 8 | remote in manner | stood apart with aloof dignity |
| spelt | 7 | hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed | - |
| olden | 6 | relating to time long past | olden days |
| igloo | 6 | an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome | - |
| alway | 11 | - | - |
| scaly | 10 | rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf | - |
| bilge | 8 | water accumulated in the bilge of a ship | - |
| palsy | 10 | loss of the ability to move a body part | - |
| elude | 6 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| hoyle | 11 | English writer on card games (1672-1769) | - |
| jello | 12 | fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder | - |
| clunk | 11 | make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground | - |
| solon | 5 | a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs | - |
| belie | 7 | be in contradiction with | - |
| aloft | 8 | - | - |
| plumb | 11 | exactly | fell plumb in the middle of the puddle |
| sidle | 6 | move sideways | - |
| haole | 8 | - | - |
| gulag | 7 | a Russian prison camp for political prisoners | - |
| inlet | 5 | an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container | - |
| molar | 7 | grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars | - |
| blare | 7 | make a loud noise | The horns of the taxis blared |
| delve | 9 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| glean | 6 | gather, as of natural products | - |
| melee | 7 | a noisy riotous fight | - |
| colic | 9 | acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) | - |
| culpa | 9 | - | - |
| allot | 5 | give out | - |
| clump | 11 | walk clumsily | - |
| glaze | 15 | become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance | Her eyes glaze over when she is bored |
| burly | 10 | muscular and heavily built | had a tall burly frame |
| ruble | 7 | the basic unit of money in Russia | - |
| tilde | 6 | a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization | - |
| glint | 6 | a momentary flash of light | - |
| helix | 15 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| blimp | 11 | a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon | - |
| bloat | 7 | become bloated or swollen or puff up | The dead man's stomach was bloated |
| silks | 9 | the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable | - |
| sulky | 12 | depressingly dark | - |
| vulva | 11 | external parts of the female genitalia | - |
| clove | 10 | one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb | - |
| balmy | 12 | mild and pleasant | balmy days and nights |
| aleck | 11 | - | - |
| pally | 10 | (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals | - |
| pales | 7 | - | - |
| molto | 7 | much | allegro molto |
| bleat | 7 | cry plaintively | The lambs were bleating |
| plebe | 9 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| pylon | 10 | a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines | power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists |
| slurp | 7 | eat noisily | He slurped his soup |
| sleet | 5 | partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow) | - |
| paler | 7 | - | - |
| marly | 10 | of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl | - |
| cline | 7 | American geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934) | - |
| pilaf | 10 | rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes | - |
| reals | 5 | - | - |
| tilak | 9 | - | - |
| whelp | 13 | give birth to (a puppy) | the dog whelped |
| dulce | 8 | - | - |
| filch | 13 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| glade | 7 | a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area | - |
| hullo | 8 | an expression of greeting | - |
| toils | 5 | - | - |
| wooly | 11 | confused and vague; used especially of thinking | - |
| dimly | 11 | with a dim light | a dimly lit room |
| shyly | 14 | in a shy or timid or bashful manner | he smiled shyly |
| elide | 6 | leave or strike out | This vowel is usually elided before a single consonant |
| hilly | 11 | having hills and crags | hilly terrain |
| aptly | 10 | with competence; in a competent capable manner | - |
| phlox | 17 | any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers | - |
| tiled | 6 | covered or furnished with tiles | baths with tiled walls |
| alvar | 8 | - | - |
| julep | 14 | bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice | - |
| delft | 9 | a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration | - |
| aglow | 9 | softly bright or radiant | a house aglow with lights |
| solus | 5 | - | - |
| slink | 9 | walk stealthily | I saw a cougar slinking toward its prey |
| telex | 12 | a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter | - |
| tulle | 5 | a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns | - |
| idler | 6 | person who does no work | - |
| bluer | 7 | - | - |
| alack | 11 | - | - |
| skulk | 13 | avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | - |
| slops | 7 | wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk | - |
| slung | 6 | - | - |
| sylva | 11 | the forest trees growing in a country or region | - |
| exalt | 12 | heighten or intensify | These paintings exalt the imagination |
| filmy | 13 | so thin as to transmit light | filmy wings of a moth |
| flied | 9 | - | - |
| halve | 11 | divide by two; divide into halves | - |
| clift | 10 | - | - |
| cleve | 10 | - | - |
| polyp | 12 | a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane | - |
| scald | 8 | subject to harsh criticism | - |
| slyly | 11 | in an artful manner | - |
| nobly | 10 | in a noble manner | she has behaved nobly |
| delos | 6 | - | - |
| blurb | 9 | a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) | the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book |
Have you ever found yourself enchanted by the enigmatic world of five-letter words where an 'L' holds the center stage? These words, with their balanced structure, possess a certain rhythm and charm that can influence the way we express ourselves. Whether they roll off the tongue with ease, add a dash of sophistication to conversation, or simply bring a smile to your face, these words are a linguistic delight. From the everyday to the exotic, let us journey through this captivating collection of words that, with an 'L' right in the middle, make language fun, engaging, and occasionally mischievous.
About 5-letter words in the middle L
The letter 'L' is an intriguing player in the English language. It often lends words a sense of fluidity and softness, making them more pleasant to utter and easy on the ears. Its placement in the middle of a five-letter word often serves as a pivot around which the rest of the word revolves, influencing both pronunciation and meaning. Take "apple" for example; the 'L' provides a gentle bridge between the vowels, giving the word a melodic quality.
Interestingly, this strategic position of 'L' can transform the semantics of a word, sometimes changing its entire context. Consider "table" versus "cable." Both have 'L' nestled in the third position, yet they conjure entirely different images and uses. This central 'L' acts like a hinge, linking and yet distinguishing parts of the word, demonstrating how a simple letter can wield significant power in shaping meaning and sound.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words with an 'L' right in the middle are a delightful bunch, and here are some favorites worth exploring:
Apple
- Definition: A round fruit with red or green skin and a whitish interior.
- Example in a Sentence: She plucked a juicy apple from the tree.
- Fun Fact: Apples are part of the rose family, Rosaceae!
Table
- Definition: A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs.
- Example in a Sentence: The dinner was served on a beautifully set table.
- Fun Fact: The word "table" comes from the Latin word "tabula," meaning a board or plank.
Final
- Definition: Coming at the end; last in place, order, or time.
- Example in a Sentence: The final chapter of the book was thrilling.
- Fun Fact: In sports, a final is the last match or round in a series of contests.
Pilot
- Definition: A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
- Example in a Sentence: The pilot safely landed the plane despite the storm.
- Fun Fact: The term "pilot" also refers to the first episode of a television series.
Camel
- Definition: A large, long-necked ungulate mammal with one or two humps on its back.
- Example in a Sentence: Camels are well adapted to life in the desert.
- Fun Fact: Known as "ships of the desert," camels can drink 40 gallons of water in one go.
Belie
- Definition: To show something to be false or not real.
- Example in a Sentence: His calm manner belies the anger he feels.
- Fun Fact: "Belie" has its origins in Old English, from "beleogan" meaning "to deceive or mislead."
Rally
- Definition: To come together again to renew an effort.
- Example in a Sentence: The team managed to rally after their initial defeat.
- Fun Fact: In motorsport, a rally is a competition over public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars.
Folly
- Definition: Lack of good sense; foolishness.
- Example in a Sentence: Investing in that scheme was sheer folly.
- Fun Fact: The term can also refer to a costly ornamental building with no practical purpose.
Solid
- Definition: Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
- Example in a Sentence: Ice is water in its solid state.
- Fun Fact: In geometry, solids are three-dimensional figures, unlike lines or circles.
Alarm
- Definition: A sound or device that warns of danger.
- Example in a Sentence: The alarm woke everyone in the building.
- Fun Fact: The word "alarm" comes from the Italian phrase "all'arme" meaning "to arms."
High-scoring scrabble examples
Scrabble enthusiasts know that a well-placed 'L' can spell victory. Here are some high-scoring words with 'L' in the middle:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Fable | 10 | A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. |
| Blear | 7 | To make something dim, blurred, or indistinct. |
| Flail | 8 | To wave or swing wildly. |
| Churl | 10 | A rude and mean-spirited person. |
| Knell | 9 | The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle players seeking to maximize their guesses, here are some popular five-letter words with an 'L' in the middle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Climb | Go or come up a slope, incline, or staircase. |
| Blind | Unable to see; sightless. |
| Fault | An unattractive or unsatisfactory feature. |
| Block | A large solid piece of hard material. |
| Quilt | A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between fabrics. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those who love the uncommon and the peculiar, these five-letter words with an 'L' in the middle are sure to intrigue:
Golem
- Definition: In Jewish folklore, a clay figure brought to life through magical means.
- Interesting Fact: The word "golem" first appeared in the Bible and later in the Talmud, referring to an unformed substance.
- Example in a Sentence: Legends say the golem was created to protect the Jewish community.
Miler
- Definition: A person who runs races over a mile in length.
- Interesting Fact: This term is commonly used in athletics to describe middle-distance runners.
- Example in a Sentence: The miler broke the record with his outstanding performance.
Helix
- Definition: A three-dimensional shape like that of a coiled spring or spiral staircase.
- Interesting Fact: DNA strands are structured in a double helix formation.
- Example in a Sentence: The staircase wound upwards in a perfect helix.
Eclip
- Definition: An archaic term for eclipse or clipping.
- Interesting Fact: Though rarely used today, "eclip" was once common in Middle English.
- Example in a Sentence: The eclip of the sun was a magnificent sight for the villagers.
Feral
- Definition: In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.
- Interesting Fact: The etymology traces back to the Latin "fera" meaning wild beast.
- Example in a Sentence: After years in the wild, the cat became feral.
Blear
- Definition: To make dim or indistinct; to blur.
- Interesting Fact: This word dates back to the late Middle English period.
- Example in a Sentence: Tears began to blear his vision as he read the letter.
Final words
Five-letter words featuring an 'L' right in the middle offer a delightful exploration into the versatility and beauty of the English language. They reveal how a single letter can transform meaning and evoke imagery, making communication not just a necessity but an art form. As you navigate the sea of words, remember that each has its own story, waiting to be discovered and shared.
