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6-LETTER WORDS · ENDING IN L

6-letter words
ending in L.

88 common words, each with a short meaning. Use the filters to narrow them down, letter by letter.

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Common words · A–Z

actual

Real; existing in fact.

animal

A living thing that can move and feel, such as a dog.

annual

Happening once every year; a book that comes out each year.

appeal

To ask for help seriously; to be attractive or interesting.

armful

As much as you can hold in your arms.

barrel

A big round container with curved sides.

cancel

To call off something that was planned.

casual

Relaxed and not formal.

cereal

A breakfast food made from grain; a grass such as wheat.

chapel

A small church or room for prayer.

chisel

A tool with a sharp edge for cutting wood or stone.

cupful

As much as a cup holds.

cymbal

A round metal plate hit to make a crashing sound.

dental

To do with teeth.

diesel

A fuel used in some car and lorry engines.

dismal

Gloomy and sad; very poor.

enamel

The hard, shiny covering of your teeth; a glossy paint.

floral

Made of flowers or decorated with them.

formal

Following set rules; smart and serious, not relaxed.

fossil

The remains of an ancient plant or animal in rock.

frugal

Careful not to waste money or food.

fulfil

To do what you promised or hoped.

funnel

A cone-shaped tube for pouring; a ship's chimney.

gerbil

A small furry animal often kept as a pet.

global

To do with the whole world.

gravel

Small loose stones, used on paths.

herbal

Made from herbs.

hostel

A cheap place to stay, often for young travellers.

jackal

A wild dog of Africa and Asia.

joyful

Full of happiness.

kennel

A small shelter for a dog.

kernel

The soft inner part of a nut or seed.

laurel

A bush with shiny evergreen leaves.

lawful

Allowed by law.

lentil

A small round seed cooked in soups and stews.

mammal

A warm-blooded animal that feeds its babies on milk.

manual

Done with the hands; a book of instructions.

marvel

Something wonderful; to be amazed at.

morsel

A small piece of food.

mussel

A shellfish with a dark blue-black shell.

mutual

Shared by two or more people.

nickel

A hard, silvery metal.

normal

Usual or ordinary.

parcel

A packet wrapped up for posting.

pastel

A pale, soft colour; a chalky crayon.

patrol

To go around an area to guard it.

pencil

A tool for writing or drawing, with a grey lead inside.

petrol

Fuel for cars and other engines.

plural

The form of a word that means more than one.

portal

A grand door or gateway; a magic doorway to another world in stories.

postal

To do with the post.

rascal

A cheeky, mischievous person; a dishonest person.

recall

To remember; to ask for something back.

refill

To fill again.

refuel

To fill up with fuel again.

rental

Money paid to use something that belongs to someone else.

reveal

To show something that was hidden.

ritual

A set of actions always done the same way.

sandal

An open shoe with straps.

school

A place where children go to learn; a large group of fish.

scroll

A roll of paper with writing on it; to move up or down a screen.

sequel

A book or film that continues an earlier story.

shovel

A tool like a spade for lifting snow, soil or coal.

signal

A sign, light or sound that sends a message.

spinal

To do with the spine (backbone).

spiral

A curve that winds round and round a centre.

squall

A sudden strong wind, often with rain or snow.

squeal

A long, high cry or sound.

stroll

A slow, relaxed walk.

swivel

To turn round on a fixed point, like an office chair.

symbol

A sign or picture that stands for something else.

tassel

A bunch of loose threads tied at one end as decoration.

thrill

A sudden feeling of excitement.

tinsel

Shiny strips used as decoration, especially at Christmas.

tonsil

One of two small lumps at the back of the throat.

travel

To go from one place to another.

trowel

A small hand tool for digging in the garden.

tunnel

A passage under the ground or through a hill.

unreal

Not real; seeming like a dream.

unveil

To show something new to people for the first time.

unwell

Ill; not well.

uphill

Going up a slope.

useful

Helpful or good for doing something.

vandal

A person who damages property on purpose.

verbal

Spoken, using words.

vessel

A ship or large boat; a container for liquid.

visual

To do with seeing.

weasel

A small, thin, fierce animal with brown fur.

Meanings are written for this site and checked against Merriam-Webster (4 November 2026). Words are in the ENABLE2K word list (public domain). More words ending in L, of every length ↗