Best Wordle guesses ending with L
If you know the answer is a five-letter word ending with L, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter L
L is a flexible consonant: it appears in blends (BL-, CL-, FL-, PL-, SL-) and often doubles at the end of a word.
In Scrabble, L is worth 1 point, and a standard set has 4 L tiles. For comparison, 401 five-letter words start with L.
Common and uncommon words
125 of the 345 words (36%) are common English words. 220 are rarer entries such as BRILL, MODAL and THIOL. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words end in L?
Our list has 345 five-letter words ending with L. 125 of them are common words and 123 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word ending with L?
RENAL is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. STEAL and TRIAL are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that ends in L scores the most in Scrabble?
HEXYL scores 18 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, HAZEL is the best at 17 points.
What are some common 5 letter words ending with L?
Common examples include RENAL, STEAL, PEARL, REGAL, TRIAL and TRAIL. They are highlighted in the list above.