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
lacrosses	13	13
lacrymal	18	18
lacrymals	19	19
lacs	8	8
lactalbumin	24	24
lactalbumins	25	25
lactam	13	13
lactams	14	14
lactary	13	13
lactase	11	11
lactases	12	12
lactate	11	11
lactated	13	13
lactates	12	12
lactating	16	16
lactation	14	14
lactational	17	17
lactations	15	15
lacteal	12	12
lacteals	13	13
lactean	12	12
lacteous	13	13
lactic	13	13
lactiferous	19	19
lactitol	13	13