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
lab	7	7
labanotation	18	18
labanotations	19	19
labara	10	10
labarum	15	15
labarums	16	16
labdanum	18	18
labdanums	19	19
label	10	10
labelable	18	18
labeled	13	13
labeler	12	12
labelers	13	13
labeling	16	16
labella	13	13
labelled	15	15
labeller	14	14
labellers	15	15
labelling	18	18
labellum	18	18
labelmate	17	17
labels	11	11
labia	9	9
labial	11	11
labialization	28	28