This list includes 42 Anagrams that start with L, from “lager” to “lyre”. The entries mix common words and a few rare or archaic forms useful for puzzles, teaching, and writing.

Anagrams that start with L are words beginning with L that rearrange to form other valid words. A classic example is “lager” and “regal”, often cited in puzzles and Scrabble play.

Below you’ll find the table with Word, Definition, Part of Speech, Frequency, and Notes.

Word: The word that starts with L; you can use it directly in puzzles, lists, and creative writing tasks.

Definition: Concise one-line meaning with part of speech, helping you judge suitability for clues, teaching, or creative use.

Part of Speech: The grammatical category (noun, verb, etc.), so you know how the word functions in sentences and clues.

Frequency: A tag (common/rare/archaic) that tells you how likely the word appears in modern usage or games.

Notes: Quick usage tips, variant spellings, or flags for obscure entries, useful when choosing words for puzzles or learning.

Anagrams that start with L

WordSorted lettersAnagram matesPart of speech & frequency
leastaelstslate, stale, stealadj./adv. (common)
listeneilnstsilent, tinsel, inletsv. (common)
livereilrvvilern. (common)
lateraelrtalert, alter, rateladv. (common)
laneaelnleann. (common)
leadadeldeal, ladev. (common)
leapaelppale, peal, pleav. (common)
lambablmbalmn. (common)
liarailrlair, railn. (common)
listilstsilt, slitn. (common)
liveeilvevil, veil, vilev. (common)
lateaelttale, tealadj./adv. (common)
lageraeglrlarge, glare, regaln. (common)
learnaelnrrenalv. (common)
lapseaelpspales, pleas, peals, sepaln. (common)
lodedelodolen. (common)
leafaeflflean. (common)
leakakellakev. (common)
levereelrvreveln. (common)
leashaehlsshale, healsn. (common)
lathahlthaltn. (common)
loafaflofoaln. (common)
lunaralnruulnaradj. (common)
louseelosuouseln. (common)
loveelovvolen. (common)
loreelorrolen. (common)
lobebelobolen. (common)
lucrecelrucrueln. (common)
laveraelrvravel, velarn. (rare)
lureelrurulen. (common)
lewddelwweldadj. (common)
lamentaelmntmantle, mantelv. (common)
lyreelryrelyn. (common)
lazeaelzzealv. (common)
lieneilnlinen. (common)
linkiklnkilnn. (common)
lustlstuslutn. (common)
luteeltutulen. (common)
lootereloortretool, rootlen. (common)
lowerelorwroweladj. (common)
lorisilorsroilsn. (rare)
leaseaeelseaselv./n. (common)

Descriptions

least
Smallest or minimally; common superlative used in speech and puzzles, with several handy anagrams for crosswords.
listen
To give attention to sound; its anagrams are classic puzzle staples (silent, tinsel, inlets).
liver
An organ or a person who lives; pairs with “viler” (comparative of vile) in wordplay.
later
Afterward or subsequently; useful anagram group that includes “alert” and “alter” (ratel = honey badger).
lane
A narrow road or passage; anagram “lean” (thin or to incline) is handy in puzzles.
lead
To guide or the metal lead; anagrams “deal” (distribute) and “lade” (to load).
leap
To jump; makes common anagrams used in Scrabble and crosswords.
lamb
Young sheep; pairs with “balm” (soothing salve) for short-letter anagram tricks.
liar
Someone who lies; anagrams include “lair” (den) and “rail” (bar or scold).
list
A series, tilt, or to enlist; neat anagrams frequently seen in word games.
live
To be alive; yields several common anagrams useful in puzzles.
late
After the expected time; pairs with “tale” (story) and “teal” (color/bird).
lager
A beer style; its letters form several strong puzzle words like “large” and “glare”.
learn
To acquire knowledge; anagram “renal” pertains to the kidney, common in crosswords.
lapse
A slip or temporary failure; many common anagrams for vocabulary play.
lode
A vein of ore; anagram “dole” means to distribute or a dole of sorrow.
leaf
Plant blade; pairs with “flea” in short-letter anagram puzzles.
leak
To let out liquid or information; anagram “lake” is a common noun.
lever
A simple machine; anagram “revel” (to party) is useful for wordplay.
leash
A tether for pets; anagrams include “shale” (rock) and “heals” (makes well).
lath
A thin strip of wood used in construction; anagram “halt” is a common verb/noun.
loaf
A bread shape; anagram “foal” is a young horse—handy in short anagram lists.
lunar
Relating to the moon; anagram “ulnar” refers to the ulna bone, common in crosswords.
louse
A parasitic insect; anagram “ousel” is an older word for a blackbird (less common).
love
Deep affection or a tennis zero; anagram “vole” is a small rodent.
lore
Traditional knowledge or stories; pairs with “role” in many wordplay contexts.
lobe
A rounded projection (ear lobe); anagram “bole” means tree trunk or reddish-brown clay.
lucre
Money (often ill-gotten); pairs with “cruel” for thematic anagram pairs.
laver
A seaweed or a basin for washing; anagrams include “ravel” (entangle) and “velar” (linguistic).
lure
Something that tempts or attracts; anagram “rule” is extremely common in puzzles.
lewd
Offensively indecent; anagram “weld” is a common verb in metalwork contexts.
lament
To express sorrow; long anagram group includes “mantle” (cloak) and “mantel” (shelf).
lyre
A harp-like instrument; anagram “rely” is a frequent verb in crosswords.
laze
To lounge or be idle; pairs with “zeal” (enthusiasm) for playful contrast.
lien
A legal claim on property; anagram “line” is a very common word.
link
A connection or chain element; anagram “kiln” is a pottery oven.
lust
Strong desire, often sexual; its anagram “slut” is vulgar but dictionary-verified and used in puzzles.
lute
A stringed instrument; anagram “tule” is a marsh plant found in North America.
looter
One who steals during unrest; anagrams include “retool” (retool) and “rootle” (to rummage).
lower
Less high or to reduce; anagram “rowel” is the small wheel on a spur.
loris
A small nocturnal primate; anagram “roils” (stirs up sediment) appears in puzzles.
lease
To rent out or a rental agreement; anagram “easel” is a painter’s stand.
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