How many words contain the sequence 'l'?

There are 638 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'l'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'l'?

Some common words containing 'l' include Wabblier, Wabbliest, Wabbliness. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Are there any short words that contain 'l'?

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Explore a comprehensive list of English words that contain the sequence "l". Perfect for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, and expanding your vocabulary.

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638

All Words Containing 'l'

Wabblier Adjective Wabbliest Adjective Wabbliness Noun Wabbling Verb (Present Participle) Wabblingly Adverb Wabbly Adjective Wackily Adverb Wadable Adjective Waddle Verb Waddled Verb (Past Tense) Waddler Noun Waddlers Noun (Plural) Waddles Verb (Third-Person Singular); Noun (Plural) Welcome Interjection, Noun, Verb, Adjective Xalostockite Noun Xanthaline Noun Xanthelasma Noun Xanthelasmic Adjective Xanthelasmoidea Noun Xanthocephalus Noun Xanthocobaltic Adjective Xantholeucophore Noun Xenial Adjective Xylophone Noun Yabble Verb Yacal Noun Yachtsmanlike Adjective Yaffil Noun Yaffingale Noun Yaffle Noun (also Dialect Verb) Yaffler Noun Yield Verb, Noun Zabaglione Noun Zaboglione Noun Zaglossus Noun Zaklohpakap Noun (Proper) Zalambdodont Adjective Zeal Noun

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. What is the difference between 'learn' and 'teach'?

They mean the same thing. Learn is giving knowledge; teach is receiving it. Learn is receiving knowledge; teach is giving it. Learn is for skills; teach is for facts.

2. Why should writers gloss 'labiose' for general readers?

Because it is offensive Because it is rare and technical Because it is slang Because it is a brand

3. How many syllables does 'wabbles' have?

One Two Three Four

4. How many syllables does dacryolite have?

Two Six Four Three

5. Which stress pattern does 'cabful' have?

Primary stress on CAB Primary stress on FUL Equal stress No stress

6. Which phrase is correct?

Both of my earlobe Both of an earlobes Both of the earlobe Both of my earlobes

7. How is 'cabbalism' pronounced?

kuh-BAL-ihzm cab-uh-LEES-m KAB-uh-liz-um KAB-ul-sum

8. Which sentence uses 'labellers' correctly?

The labellers was working. The new labellers can process 500 bottles per minute. She labellers the jars. He is a labellers.

9. What do you call a person who lives in Oakland?

Oakish Oaklander Oaklanderite Oakie

10. What does 'labiatiflorous' mean?

Having thorns along the stem Having labiate, two-lipped flowers Having flowers with no petals Having blossoms that bloom only at night

11. Which spelling is correct?

Earneable Earnible Ernable Earnable

12. Which preposition correctly completes: 'She has extensive knowledge ___ computer programming.'

in about of on

13. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the past tense of 'dabble'?

dabled dabbeled dabbled daubled

14. Who often performed fabliaux in medieval times?

Knights Jongleurs Monks Kings

15. Where does the primary stress fall in 'gaberloonie'?

Second syllable First syllable Third syllable Fourth syllable

16. Dacryocystalgia most often accompanies which condition?

Dacryocystitis Cataract Glaucoma Pink eye only

17. Which word is the best modern synonym for 'habilimentary'?

Sartorial Architectural Equestrian Culinary

18. Which sentence uses 'babbool' correctly?

I saw a babbool at the zoo. 'Babbool' was once a valid Scrabble word. She is a babbool. Babbool means 'a leave.'

19. What is a modern, non-jewelry use of an earclip?

A nose clip A hair clip A hearing aid or fitness monitor A tie clip

20. Why is the term 'abactinal' used instead of 'dorsal' for starfish?

Starfish don't have a back Starfish are plants It is a spelling mistake Dorsal means mouth

21. Which everyday flower do dictionaries use to picture 'labiatiflorous'?

Rose Tulip Snapdragon Dandelion

22. What does the ending -lite/-lith mean?

Tear Stone Flow Blood

23. Which river does the Ucayale join to form the Amazon proper?

The Marañón The Orinoco The Paraná The Magdalena

24. In which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'Nabaloi'?

First Second Third Fourth

25. What does 'babbles' mean?

Talks quickly and continuously with little sense, or murmurs like a brook Talks slowly and formally Sings perfectly Stays silent

26. Why do penguins waddle?

Their legs are set far back on their bodies They are sleepy They are scared The ice is hot

27. Which of the following is considered an 'academic discipline'?

Waking up early Eating healthy food Sociology Running a marathon

28. Which finding typically accompanies a positive test?

A cataract A detached retina A blocked nasolacrimal duct A fever

29. Where does the name Ucal appear?

Proverbs 30:1 Psalm 23 Genesis 1 Matthew 5

30. What is Xanthocephalus?

A family of orioles The genus of the yellow-headed blackbird A species of cattail A marsh wildflower

31. What bird does the word 'quachil' name?

A small Mexican dove A Mexican hawk A bright green parrot A large game bird

32. Which spelling is correct?

Labioglossalaryngeal Labioglossolaryngeal Labioglosolaryngeal Labio-glossolaryngeal

33. Which context is most appropriate for using the word 'eagless'?

Casual texting Mathematical equations Nature writing and poetry Cooking recipes

34. What is the correct pronunciation of 'eagled'?

EGG-uhld EE-guhld ee-GULD AY-guhld

35. How does the word 'Labiatae' behave in a sentence?

Like a singular noun taking 'a' Like an uncountable noun such as 'water' Like a plural noun that takes a plural verb Like an adjective only

36. Which sentence uses 'yaffingale' correctly?

A yaffingale laughed from the orchard. The yaffingale swam past the dock. She yaffingaled the fence. Two yaffingale is enough.

37. What does dactyli mean in zoology?

The whole pincer limbs The movable claw-tip segments The crab's eyes The tail fan

38. What is xanthaline primarily classified as?

A synthetic plastic An old yellow alkaloid A type of tree A modern antibiotic

39. Which subject correctly takes the verb 'waddles'?

The ducks The penguin The toddlers They

40. Is 'habitualness' countable or uncountable?

Countable, with plural 'habitualnesses' Countable, with plural 'habitualness' Uncountable Both, depending on context

41. What does the adjective 'Baalish' describe?

Something related to ancient Egypt Something related to the god Baal A type of sheep sound A type of fish

42. When referring strictly to Jewish mysticism, which spelling is often preferred?

Cabalisms Kabbalisms Cabbalisms Kabalisms

43. What parts of speech can the word 'value' function as?

Only a Noun Only a Verb Both a Noun and a Verb Only an Adjective

44. What is the standard pronunciation of the '-ine' ending in 'dacelonine'?

Like 'in' (short i) Like 'fine' (long i) Like 'on' Like 'bean' or 'seen' (long ee)

45. During what time of day is the aardwolf most active?

Dawn Midday Dusk Night

46. In old records, plural 'earlships' most often appears when describing what?

Several comital dignities at once A fleet of ships Several earls' personalities The earls' clothing

47. Which is the correct spelling of the adjective?

babelic babbelic babellick babilic

48. Which correction is right?

Each of the earflaps was tied. Each of the earflaps were tied. Each of the earflaps are tied. Each earflaps was tied.

49. Merriam-Webster's modern gloss adds which darker shade?

To dance wildly To pay debts To plant gardens To give a false account of

50. Why is most abalone sold today farm-raised?

Wild populations are protected or depleted Farmed shells are prettier Wild abalone tastes bad Divers no longer exist