Crossword Clues Starting with L

“Long narrative poem about heroic deeds”

EPIC (4)

“Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”

LASER (5)

“Literature describing imaginary events and people”

FICTION (7)

“Leader of the team”

CAPTAIN (7)

“Long-legged African wildcat possessing remarkable jumping ability”

SERVAL (6)

“Leathery capsule laid by most female reptiles”

EGG (3)

“Leader of an orchestra”

CONDUCTOR (9)

“Large unit of the Roman army”

LEGION (6)

“Lord of the Egyptian afterlife murdered by his jealous brother”

OSIRIS (6)

“Left choice averted plunges Britain into fascist dystopia guided by a giant beetle”

TURN (4)

“Lumber that is far from lively in a lawless camp”

DEADWOOD (8)

“Loch with a deep secret and no bottom found”

NESS (4)

“Low area between hills often containing a stream”

VALLEY (6)

“Luxurious, smooth material for a slip dress”

SILK (4)

“Layered stone that sounds like a fingernail”

ONYX (4)

“Liquid dish typically made by boiling meat or vegetables”

SOUP (4)

“Low land located between hills or mountains”

VALLEY (6)

“Liquid gold pressed straight from orchard crates”

CIDER (5)

“Letters and packages sent through a postal system”

MAIL (4)

“Large-scale nutrient tracker's shorthand”

MACRO (5)

“Large mammal that requires visitors to use metal, lockable food storage boxes”

BEAR (4)

“Loyal creature on the yellow-and-black crest”

BADGER (6)

“Leading talent drawing massive crowds and flashbulbs”

STAR (4)

“Long-distance footrace running exactly 26.2 miles”

MARATHON (8)

“Large brass instrument with a deep sound”

TUBA (4)

“Long yellow fruit that peels easily”

BANANA (6)

“Largest city known for its industrial and shipbuilding past”

GLASGOW (7)

“Lively, bouncy folk dance often performed to traditional tunes”

JIG (3)

“Luminous ring around a celestial body, often caused by ice crystals.”

HALO (4)

“Levitating spellcaster that prances through thin air waving an elemental wand”

WIZZROBE (8)

“Large sheet of paper folded once to make four pages”

FOLIO (5)

“Learning subject, often paired with 'deep'”

MACHINE (7)

“Lactose-intolerant experimentalist enduring endless roommate protocols”

LEONARD (7)

“Language of Brazil”

PORTUGUESE (10)

“Leafy green with colorful, celery-like stalks often called Swiss”

CHARD (5)

“Leather with a napped finish, popular in autumn collections”

SUEDE (5)

“Largest and lowest brass instrument”

TUBA (4)

“Large arena for games”

STADIUM (7)

“Last name of the 2024 Disney Legend who famously sang about a "Climb".”

CYRUS (5)

“Lost golden covenant box supposedly charged up inside granite dimensions”

ARK (3)

“Long fictional story written in prose”

NOVEL (5)

“London fortress or Parisian iron structure”

TOWER (5)

“Lin-Manuel Miranda's genre-defining hip-hop history phenomenon”

HAMILTON (8)

“Large, yell-free space for viewing art.”

GALLERY (7)

“L&O courtroom phrase: "The people's position is clearly _____"”

STATED (6)

“Large, elegant water bird”

SWAN (4)

“Lord of Moria whose tomb was discovered by the travelers”

BALIN (5)

“Leaped forward, or tied up with ropes”

BOUND (5)

“Large molecule composed of many repeating subunits”

POLYMER (7)

“Lively Brazilian dance style famous during annual street celebrations”

SAMBA (5)

“Light and easy in tone, like a good vacation novel”

BREEZY (6)

“Long heroic story, often about 'gas' or old tales.”

SAGA (4)

“Large monster found in the dungeon”

TROLL (5)

“Loyal gardener who famously declared, 'I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you'”

SAM (3)

“Lets yo! Heart's contraction.”

SYSTOLE (7)

“Lover track where she apologizes for hurting her partner and overreacting”

AFTERGLOW (9)

“Losing possession of the ball to the other team”

TURNOVER (8)

“Long-nosed marksman also known by his godly alias”

USOPP (5)

“Leafy vegetable traditionally boiled alongside a salty meat”

CABBAGE (7)

“Liquid doing the dissolving”

SOLVENT (7)

“Lavish evening event demanding strict black-tie attire”

GALA (4)

“Literature that describes imaginary events and people”

FICTION (7)

“Lifeblood of Egypt, if line's rearranged.”

NILE (4)

“Literary work in which intensity is given to the expression of feelings”

POETRY (6)

“Legendary musical family featuring Janet and Michael.”

JACKSON (7)

“Large orange gourd carved for autumn doorsteps”

PUMPKIN (7)

“Lawyer means liar in this language”

LATIN (5)

“Long-suffering manager accused of having a particularly smelly appendage”

BRENT (5)

“Land system that often made lords of men.”

FEUDALISM (9)

“Living out of a vehicle or nylon shelter for four days”

CAMPING (7)

“Large vessel used for ocean travel”

SHIP (4)

“Last runner in a relay”

ANCHOR (6)

“Long-running reality show with a bad boys theme”

COPS (4)

“Lunar monarch whose heart is quite literally exposed for the taking?”

MOONLORD (8)

“Large African cat that preys on Maasai livestock, leading to retaliatory hunts”

LION (4)

“Lay down vocals in the studio”

RECORD (6)

“Lou, the former Foreigner frontman with a new album in March 2026.”

GRAMM (5)

“Liks backward, a luxurious fiber”

SILK (4)

“Light touch that provokes laughter”

TICKLE (6)

“Leslie Knope actress whose comedy partnership with Fey is legendary.”

AMY (3)

“Living thing whose cells contain chloroplasts”

PLANT (5)

“Legendary left-handed baseball player Babe.”

RUTH (4)

“Large, flat area of land with few trees”

PLAIN (5)

“Land that is almost an island but lacks commitment”

PENINSULA (9)

“Large deer with impressive antlers”

ELK (3)

“Large section of lithosphere that shifts and grinds”

PLATE (5)

“Legless speaker fluent in the tongue of Slytherin's heirs”

SNAKE (5)

“Late-night Saturday church service preceding the main celebration”

VIGIL (5)

“Luminous blue cube enclosing the formidable Space Stone”

TESSERACT (9)

“Large island Trump reportedly sought after a Nobel snub.”

GREENLAND (9)

“Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.”

POETRY (6)

“Lower-alcohol style designed to be enjoyed in multiples over a longer period.”

SESSION (7)

“Large stadium for public spectacles”

ARENA (5)

“Little stand used at the very beginning of the game”

TEE (3)

“Last name of the Rebel Ridge actor cast to portray rookie John”

PIERRE (6)

“Laennec's tool for listening to the human heart”

STETHOSCOPE (11)

“Lower leg muscle often targeted with raises”

CALF (4)

“Latin name for the land of the Gaels”

SCOTIA (6)

“Lymphatic filter behind the stomach”

SPLEEN (6)

“Large body of salt water”

OCEAN (5)

“Left-handed "30 Rock" creator Fey.”

TINA (4)

“Large body of saltwater”

OCEAN (5)

“Long term capacity to resist fatigue”

ENDURANCE (9)

“Large ancient structure, often triangular”

PYRAMID (7)

“Leafy garnish essential to the signature race day cocktail.”

MINT (4)

“Latin root for a brother, often seen in the rabble-rousing militias of the Imperial Creed”

FRATER (6)

“Lengthy side-two track from Meddle featuring whale-like sounds”

ECHOES (6)

“Luxury sleeper car king whose wage cuts sparked a nationwide rail strike”

PULLMAN (7)

“Living in the open water far from any shore”

PELAGIC (7)

“Large green lizard often found sunning on rocks”

IGUANA (6)

“Land set aside for the purpose of conservation”

RESERVE (7)

“Lacking grace in movement”

CLUMSY (6)

“Literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.”

FICTION (7)

“Loyal mutt who served as an unwilling reindeer for a holiday heist.”

MAX (3)

“Legendary father-son racing duo immortalized in bronze.”

HOYT (4)

“Laser tag lover who always urges to 'suit up'”

BARNEY (6)

“Lowest end of the audio spectrum”

BASS (4)

“Lively Brazilian dance and music genre”

SAMBA (5)

“Leonard's surname which he shares with his cold neuroscientist mother”

HOFSTADTER (10)

“Latin name for the Gaelic raiders from Ireland”

SCOTI (5)

“Large weapon that fires heavy iron balls”

CANNON (6)

“Less is more when the sauce simmers”

REDUCTION (9)

“Long flowing body of fresh water that empties into a sea or lake”

RIVER (5)

“Listening device for a chesty drummer”

STETHOSCOPE (11)

“Line on a map connecting points of equal elevation; out con, confused”

CONTOUR (7)

“Land surrounded by water”

SAARI (5) · ISLAND (6)

“Largest and lowest pitched brass instrument”

TUBA (4)

“Live musical ensemble hired to keep the reception dancing”

BAND (4)

“Large area covered with trees, home to owls and deer”

FOREST (6)

“Logical first officer celebrating his 60th TV anniversary in 2026”

SPOCK (5)

“Long-distance running event”

MARATHON (8)

“Large bowed string instrument played between the knees”

CELLO (5)

“Late British designer honored by the unforgettable 2011 Savage Beauty gala.”

MCQUEEN (7)

“Large area of flat unforested grassland in Europe or Asia”

STEPPE (6)

“Large festival with parades and public revelry”

CARNIVAL (8)

“Luffys brother who could control fire”

ACE (3)

“Lengthening a muscle to improve flexibility”

STRET (5)

“Lowest point, 'ran id' low (anag)”

NADIR (5)

“Large organ that cleans the blood and aids digestion”

LIVER (5)

“Loose material found in deserts and beaches”

SAND (4)

“Latin for I forbid, used to send bills back”

VETO (4)

“Long, narrow inlet of sea between steep cliffs, common in Norway”

FJORD (5)

“Leap in a track and field event”

JUMP (4)

“Large antlered herbivore of North American forests”

ELK (3)

“Lowest male singing voice”

BASS (4)

“Lucille state around Gene Parmesan”

AGOG (4)

“Loyal furry friend who stays by your side”

COMPANION (9)

“Legendary white, blue, and red robotic mobile suit piloting the Real Robot craze”

GUNDAM (6)

“Limb used for walking and standing”

LEG (3)

“Living thing that must eat other organisms for energy”

CONSUMER (8)

“Lovelies' thumbs-up co-host found inside abundance”

DAN (3)

“Laboratory instrument revealing things too tiny for the naked eye”

MICROSCOPE (10)

“Low land between two ridges”

VALLEY (6)

“Large stringed instrument played while seated between the knees”

CELLO (5)

“Las Vegas squad led by A'ja Wilson to back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023”

ACES (4)

“Large American company known for the 10/22 rifle”

RUGER (5)

“Legendary 'Golden Bear' who holds the record with six titles.”

NICKLAUS (8)

“Land mass surrounded by water”

ISLAND (6)

“Large body of still water”

LAKE (4)

“Land by the sea.”

SHORE (5)

“Left-handed tech billionaire who co-founded Microsoft.”

GATES (5)

“Leaf in a paperback”

PAGE (4)

“Large seaweed, needs 'help' to stand tall underwater.”

KELP (4)

“Liquid medium used for calligraphy and line art”

INK (3)

“Literacy gifts mailed monthly to millions via her foundation”

BOOKS (5)

“Large white or black screen placed behind the bowler for visibility”

SIGHTSCREEN (11)

“Language of anime and sushi”

JAPANESE (8)

“Large wooden cask for maturing spirits”

BARREL (6)

“Long, thin, cylindrical strands of pasta resembling little strings”

SPAGHETTI (9)

“Listeners at a performance”

AUDIENCE (8)

“Leader of the expedition that followed the Murray River to its mouth.”

STURT (5)

“Luminous surname picked to replace a Best”

STARR (5)

“Like a Monday morning walk in the park”

EASY (4)

“Literary work written in verse”

POETRY (6)

“Lily Allen debut single that was a UK number one in 2006”

SMILE (5)

“Large triangular instrument with many plucked strings”

HARP (4)

“Literary device where reality undercuts expectations”

IRONY (5)

“Large orange cat with black stripes”

TIGER (5)

“Limb used for walking”

LEG (3)

“Long Island setting of the final season wedding”

FARHAMPTON (10)

“Line that separates one country or region from another”

BORDER (6)

“Loyal co-pilot who communicates through growls and roars”

CHEWBACCA (9)

“Legendary reptile capable of petrifying victims with a glance”

BASILISK (8)

“Last name of the visionary brothers who founded the band”

WHITE (5)

“Love-centric genre that dominates the summer bestseller lists”

ROMANCE (7)

“Language of the Land of Smiles”

THAI (4)

“Lose color, or slowly vanish from the screen”

FADE (4)

“Lucky mutated plant found in the grass”

CLOVER (6)

“Long sharp tooth used to deliver venom”

FANG (4)

“Line of talent scheduled to perform this weekend.”

ROSTER (6)

“Long and thin loaf of French bread”

BAGUETTE (8)

“Long flowing body of fresh water”

RIVER (5)

“Living organism that typically produces its own food via photosynthesis”

PLANT (5)

“Legendary king of Crete”

MINOS (5)

“Lotion letters you apply before diving into chapter one”

SPF (3)

“Last name of the 'Our Perfect Storm' author Carley”

FORTUNE (7)

“Large mammal known for raiding campsites and trash cans in national parks”

BEAR (4)

“Loki's green tree of timelines spotted outside a window in the trailer breakdowns”

YGGDRASIL (9)

“Looseleaf essential for taking notes”

PAPER (5)

“Large tree that produces acorns”

OAK (3)

“Latin word for midday found in the abbreviations AM and PM”

MERIDIEM (8)

“Land surrounded by water on three of its sides”

PENINSULA (9)

“Locations on the internet”

SITES (5)

“Legless reptile”

SNAKE (5)

“Lounge where artists nervously sip drinks while scores are tallied”

GREENROOM (9)

“Lizard famous for its ability to change skin color”

CHAMELEON (9)

“Looking for information using an engine like Google”

SEARCH (6)

“Legendary franchise player returning to host the weekend.”

CENA (4)

“Land almost an island.”

PENINSULA (9)

“Little clownfish separated from his father”

NEMO (4)

“Language of Bangladesh and West Bengal”

BENGALI (7)

“Large open venue with seats for many spectators”

STADIUM (7)

“Large fish, 'a nut' anagram.”

TUNA (4)

“Likeness of a person”

PORTRAIT (8)

“Long fictional book”

NOVEL (5)

“Lead performer who is famous and headlines a show”

STAR (4)

“Large external fuel container, famously painted white for the first two missions.”

TANK (4)

“Little supporter of a Born This Way pop legend”

MONSTER (7)

“Late, great composer of Company and Sweeney Todd.”

SONDHEIM (8)

“Large ensemble of instrumentalists”

ORCHESTRA (9)

“Large, furry mammal known for hibernation”

BEAR (4)

“Los Angeles theater hosting the 2026 ceremony”

PEACOCK (7)

“Long period of deep sleep some animals use to survive winter”

HIBERNATION (11)

“Liquid oxygen and kerosene are types of this”

FUEL (4)

“Legendary revolving wardrobe set meticulously recreated for the 2026 special.”

CLOSET (6)

“Lighter variation created by mixing white into a pure shade”

TINT (4)

“Literary hoopster who wrote An Kindness of Ravens”

LUCAS (5)

“Like a picturesque overlook along a parkway”

SCENIC (6)

“Latin for "and others" that sounds like a pasta dish, but I don't want to eat it”

ETALIA (6)

“Large piece of fabric used to catch the wind for movement”

SAIL (4)

“Large musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists”

ORATORIO (8)

“Legendary Spanish striker and former captain”

RAUL (4)

“Liz Lemon portrayer who frequently co-hosts award shows with Poehler.”

TINA (4)

“Large natural elevation of the earth's surface”

MOUNTAIN (8)

“Linked with rain and sadness”

BLUE (4)

“Lake in a national recreation area where dropping water levels revealed more human remains in 2026”

MEAD (4)

“Low-carb path where sugar is the ultimate enemy”

KETO (4)

“Low-skidding trap clicked from thumb and fingers by a leg-break maestro”

FLIPPER (7)

“Lure of the sea, often with song”

SIREN (5)

“Luster C, a grouping of stars (anag)”

CLUSTER (7)

“Leather glove used by a fielder”

MITT (4)

“Lank P, perhaps, for a core exercise.”

PLANK (5)

“Large white surface onto which movies are projected”

SCREEN (6)

“Low frequencies you can feel in your chest near the speakers”

BASS (4)

“Learning through a membrane by concentration”

OSMOSIS (7)

“Lucille Bluth would rather be dead at Cal than receive this”

ASUBA (5)

“Light source that replaced the incandescent bulb”

LED (3)

“Large inlet of water, bigger than a bay”

GULF (4)

“Landform created by deposition at the mouth of a river”

DELTA (5)

“Less well? No, it's about good health.”

WELLNESS (8)

“Legumes associated with a plainsman of peace”

PEANUTS (7)

“Lower-limb hinge joint frequently afflicted by extensor plaques”

KNEE (4)

“Loyal friend of Jon Snow, a maester-in-training”

SAMWELL (7)

“Lanky troublemaker in purple who is famously excluded from certain fighting games.”

WALUIGI (7)

“Large venue where the team hosts games”

STADIUM (7)

“Live public performance of music by an orchestra or rock band”

CONCERT (7)

“Long, narrow raised strip of land or mountains”

RIDGE (5)

“Life category featuring inanimate objects”

STILL (5)

“Logic-based number placement puzzle that became an international newspaper craze in 2004”

SUDOKU (6)

“Lazing in the sun with sharp teeth”

BASK (4)

“Lucille II's ubiquitous sauce sourced from the 41-down”

CLUB (4)

“Lame god of fire and blacksmiths”

HEPHAESTUS (10)

“Legendary hex blamed for the deaths of Lord Carnarvon and others.”

CURSE (5)

“Long-bodied hound that secured a spot in the top five most popular breeds in 2025.”

DACHSHUND (9)

“Last line of defense permitted to use hands within the area”

KEEPER (6)

“Light footwear consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps”

SANDAL (6)

“Longest river in Africa”

NILE (4)

“Large molecule built by ribosomes that cells use for growth and repair”

PROTEIN (7)

“Large plucked string instrument used in orchestras”

HARP (4)

“Lightning mark that left quite an impression on someone's forehead?”

SCAR (4)

“Lustrous, conductive element located on the left and center of the table”

METAL (5)

“Legendary Parisian label famously helmed by Karl Lagerfeld for decades.”

CHANEL (6)

“Left side when facing forward on a vessel”

PORT (4)

“Looped fabric, like a small French curl.”

BOUCLE (6)

“Live musical performance”

CONCERT (7)

“Large brown seaweed that grows in dense underwater forests”

KELP (4)

“Leader of the Argonauts on a quest for gold”

JASON (5)

“Left-handed bass-slapping Knight Bachelor”

PAUL (4)

“Low, wet land often filled with grasses and reeds”

MARSH (5)

“Line near the stumps”

CREASE (6)

“Last name of the tomboyish detective who gets a major makeover”

HART (4)

“Lone star origin of both a ranch owner and a plane-crash survivor”

TEXAS (5)

“Learning to ____ was the first single without Roger Waters”

FLY (3)

“Land that lies along an ocean or sea”

COAST (5)

“Luminous plasma sphere that might host its own system”

STAR (4)

“Luggage packing two blended words into one”

PORTMANTEAU (11)

“Lumberjack tool that doubles as a high-damage weapon”

AXE (3)

“Liquid homework that could either cure your boils or blow up the dungeon?”

POTION (6)

“Lighter version of a color created by adding white”

TINT (4)

“Last name of the co-writer who wondered if "ba-dee-ya" was just a placeholder”

WILLIS (6)

“Limb ending with five digits”

ARM (3)

“Large grassy area where the sport is played.”

FIELD (5)

“Last active ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic Kingdom”

CLEOPATRA (9)

“Lethal protector bonded with an alien klyntar symbiote”

VENOM (5)

“Leather leggings worn by cowboys for protection”

CHAPS (5)

“Leader who received the stone tablets”

MOSES (5)

“Longest continental mountain range on Earth”

ANDES (5)

“Leader of congregational prayers in a mosque”

IMAM (4)

“Leaf based beverage central to British culture”

TEA (3)

“Language of Bangladesh”

BENGALI (7)

“Lurk around with a group of bushy-tailed canines”

SKULK (5)

“Last name of the Friday Night Lights star embodying the grizzled Hal”

CHANDLER (8)

“Long gun that soldiers loaded and fired in the 1700s”

MUSKET (6)

“Last name of the author who wrote 'The Night We Met'”

JIMENEZ (7)

“Leader of Indian independence known for nonviolent protest”

GANDHI (6)

“Legendary French house that crafted Nicole Kidman's 2026 look”

CHANEL (6)

“Layered bulb that brings tears to the chef's eyes”

ONION (5)

“Letters and packages sent to an address”

MAIL (4)

“Lossy format that saves storage on your memory card”

JPEG (4)

“Large room or passage”

HALL (4)

“Large scale artworks applied directly to walls”

MURALS (6)

“Loki's heavy feeling regarding his glorious purpose”

BURDEN (6)

“Later stage of software testing, often by users”

BETA (4)

“Large string instrument held between the knees of a seated player”

CELLO (5)

“Living thing whose cells lack a rigid outer wall”

ANIMAL (6)

“Large organ that cleans the blood and produces bile”

LIVER (5)

“Large community of plants and animals in a specific habitat”

BIOME (5)

“Long, snake-like fish found in reefs and deep waters”

EEL (3)

“Leavening agent used for the light, fluffy varieties”

YEAST (5)

“Language related to Danish and Swedish”

NORWEGIAN (9)

“Lena Dunham dramedy following four twenty-somethings navigating millennial Brooklyn”

GIRLS (5)

“Layered dessert served in a tall glass”

PARFAIT (7)

“Liquid that covers most of Earth's surface”

WATER (5)

“Large heavy gun used in old warfare to fire metal balls”

CANNON (6)

“Luxury boat often seen in the marina”

YACHT (5)

“Long river in Egypt”

NILE (4)

“Living openly and authentically, no longer hiding”

OUT (3)

“Letters or messages sent to an address”

MAIL (4)

“Lyric tribute to a Grecian urn or nightingale”

ODE (3)

“Land nearly surrounded by water”

PENINSULA (9)

“Leave a unique mark of identity”

FINGERPRINT (11)

“Large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes”

PANCREAS (8)

“Lid that is often decorated with rhinestones, quotes, or a simple Hire Me”

CAP (3)

“Language from the Land of the Rising Sun”

JAPANESE (8)

“Long, narrow sea inlet bordered by steep Norwegian cliffs”

FJORD (5)

“Lone Star origin featuring brisket, creationism, and strict maternal discipline”

TEXAS (5)

“Land next to the sea”

COAST (5)

“Loss of control causing rotation”

SPIN (4)

“Living evergreen felled in Central Park or stripped bare at home”

TREE (4)

“Last name of the beauty queen who delivered the iconic weather-related quote”

FRASIER (7)

“Life at the very bottom of the scale”

BENTHIC (7)

“Living thing that makes its own food”

PLANT (5)

“Light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye”

RETINA (6)

“Landlocked West African nation home to Timbuktu”

MALI (4)

“Little morsel of chocolate mixed into a minty scoop”

CHIP (4)

“Liquid that plant roots soak up from soil”

WATER (5)

“Large wooden vessel built for a global flood”

ARK (3)

“Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings”

POETRY (6)

“Lively, bouncy folk dance often performed to fiddle music”

JIG (3)

“Liquid dish often served warm in a bowl”

SOUP (4)

“Landmass projecting out and bounded by water on three sides”

PENINSULA (9)

“Last name of the brothers who directed Fargo”

COEN (4)

“Last name of the fictional 1994 movie hero Forrest”

GUMP (4)

“Living thing that starts most food chains by using sunlight”

PLANT (5)

“Losing possession of the ball to the opponent”

TURNOVER (8)

“Listen on a platform like Spotify”

STREAM (6)

“Liquid precipitation from the sky”

RAIN (4)