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
labializations	29	29
labialize	23	23
labialized	25	25
labializes	24	24
labializing	28	28
labially	16	16
labials	12	12
labiate	11	11
labiated	13	13
labiates	12	12
labile	11	11
labilities	15	15
lability	15	15
labiodental	18	18
labiodentals	19	19
labiovelar	19	19
labiovelars	20	20
labium	14	14
labor	9	9
laboratories	16	16
laboratory	16	16
labored	12	12
laborer	11	11
laborers	12	12
laboring	15	15