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
klezmer	24	24
klezmers	25	25
klezmorim	29	29
klick	17	17
klicks	18	18
klieg	12	12
kliegs	13	13
klik	13	13
kliks	14	14
klister	12	12
klisters	13	13
klondike	19	19
klondikes	20	20
klong	13	13
klongs	14	14
kloof	13	13
kloofs	14	14
kludge	15	15
kludged	17	17
kludges	16	16
kludgey	18	18
kludgier	17	17
kludgiest	18	18
kludging	20	20
kludgy	17	17