01 Word definition

lead

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Is LEAD a word?

Yes. LEAD is a 4-letter verb. take somebody somewhere Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LEAD?

L-E-A-D

LEAD contains 4 letters, begins with L, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. take somebody somewhere

    we led him to our chief

2verb

  1. produce as a result or residue

    The water left a mark on the silk dress
Synonyms
takedirectconductguideleaveresult
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score5points
Words With Friends6points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LEAD spelled?

L1E2A3D4
Starts withLEAFirst 3 letters
Ends withEADLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play LEAD?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LEAD.

How do you spell LEAD?

LEAD is spelled L-E-A-D. It contains 4 letters.