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
kulaks	16	16
kulfi	14	14
kulfis	15	15
kultur	13	13
kulturs	14	14
kummel	18	18
kummels	19	19
kundalini	18	18
kundalinis	19	19
kvell	15	15
kvelled	18	18
kvelling	21	21
kvells	16	16
kylikes	18	18
kylin	13	13
kylins	14	14
kylix	19	19
kylixes	21	21
la	2	3
laager	9	9
laagered	12	12
laagering	15	15
laagers	10	10
laari	6	6
laaris	7	7