Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
klatch	16	16
klatches	18	18
klatsch	17	17
klatsches	19	19
klavern	17	17
klaverns	18	18
klaxon	19	19
klaxons	20	20
kleagle	15	15
kleagles	16	16
klebsiella	20	20
klebsiellas	21	21
klepht	16	16
klephtic	21	21
klephts	17	17
klepto	14	14
kleptocracies	27	27
kleptocracy	27	27
kleptocrat	21	21
kleptocratic	26	26
kleptocrats	22	22
kleptomania	23	23
kleptomaniac	27	27
kleptomanias	24	24
kleptos	15	15