let: meaning and words from its letters
3 letters · 3 letter points · starts with L · ends with T
Meaning of let
verb
- transitive
To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
Example: After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in.
- transitive
To allow to be or do without interference; to not disturb or meddle with; to leave alone.
Example: Let me be!
- transitive
To allow the release of (a fluid).
Example: The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail.
- UK, transitive
To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
Example: I decided to let the farmhouse to a couple while I was working abroad.
Listed forms: lets, letting, leet, letten, lett, lettest, letteth.
Source: Wiktionary — let.
noun
The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
Listed forms: lets, lett, lettest, letteth.
Source: Wiktionary — let.
verb
- archaic
To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- obsolete
To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- obsolete
To tarry or delay.
Listed forms: lets, letting, letted, lett, lettest, letteth.
Source: Wiktionary — let.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for let.
noun
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
- net ball
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
verb
consent to, give permission; permit
verb
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is let in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of let
L(1) + E(1) + T(1) = 3 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of let
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from let
2 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in let. Showing up to 24, longest first.