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
labrum	14	14
labrums	15	15
labrusca	16	16
labruscas	17	17
labs	8	8
laburnum	18	18
laburnums	19	19
labyrinth	18	18
labyrinthian	22	22
labyrinthine	22	22
labyrinthodont	25	25
labyrinthodonts	26	26
labyrinths	19	19
lac	7	7
laccolith	19	19
laccolithic	24	24
laccoliths	20	20
lace	8	8
laced	10	10
laceless	13	13
lacelike	17	17
lacer	9	9
lacerate	12	12
lacerated	14	14
lacerates	13	13