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
laborious	14	14
laboriously	19	19
laboriousness	19	19
laborite	12	12
laborites	13	13
labors	10	10
laborsaving	22	22
labour	11	11
laboured	14	14
labourer	13	13
labourers	14	14
labouring	17	17
labours	12	12
labra	9	9
labradoodle	18	18
labradoodles	19	19
labrador	13	13
labradorite	16	16
labradorites	17	17
labradors	14	14
labral	11	11
labret	10	10
labrets	11	11
labroid	12	12
labroids	13	13