Words Starting With LO
All 969 English words starting with LO. Sorted by Scrabble and WWF scores. Filter by length — free, no account needed.
What Are LO Words?
Words starting with LO are English words that begin with the letters LO. The prefix 'lo-' can be traced to Old English 'lā', an interjection used to attract attention, and to Latin 'locus' meaning 'place', giving rise to words such as local, lodge, and longitude. These words range from the very short (two‑letter 'lo') to lengthy medical terms like loxophthalmus, and they appear across many contexts, from everyday speech to specialized vocabulary.
Statistical Profile: Words Starting With LO
- Total words: 969 words start with LO
- Dominant length: 8 letters (18% of LO-words)
- Average Scrabble score: 12.6 points — below the dictionary average of 15.5
- Common words: 5.9% of LO-words appear in everyday English (vs. 3.2% average across all prefixes)
- Most common third letter: After LO, the most frequent next letter is C (127 words)
Common LO Words
These are the most recognizable words starting with LO:
lo, log, lot, lou, low, load, loan, lock, logo, lone, long, look, loop, lord, lose, loss, lost, lots, loud, love
Using LO Words in Word Games
With 969 total words, LO words offer a moderate pool for Scrabble and other word games; the most common length is 8 letters (18% of the list) and the average Scrabble score is 12.6 points, slightly below the dictionary average of 15.5. Short entries like log, lot, low and load are easy to play early, while longer words such as loxophthalmus (30 points) can yield high scores when you have the right tiles.
Highest-Scoring LO Words
Scrabble
- loxophthalmus — 30 points
- loxodromically — 29 points
- logomachize — 28 points
- logarithmomancy — 28 points
- lozengeways — 27 points
Words With Friends
- loxophthalmus — 33 points
- loxodromically — 33 points
- longiloquence — 32 points
- logarithmomancy — 32 points
- logographically — 32 points
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Related Prefixes
LA WordsLE WordsLI WordsLU WordsLY Words
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with LO?
There are 969 valid words starting with LO. The list includes common short words like lo, log, lot, and low, as well as longer terms such as loxophthalmus and logorrhea. Many of these words appear frequently in everyday English, making them useful for both casual play and competitive Scrabble.
What is the best Scrabble word starting with LO?
loxophthalmus scores 30 points. This 12‑letter word is the highest‑scoring LO word in our list, and it uses all three of the high‑value letters X, P, and H. Playing this word can give a significant point boost, especially if you can place it on double‑letter or triple‑word squares.
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