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
lactitols	14	14
lactobacilli	24	24
lactobacillus	26	26
lactogenic	20	20
lactoglobulin	26	26
lactoglobulins	27	27
lactone	12	12
lactones	13	13
lactonic	16	16
lactose	11	11
lactoses	12	12
lacuna	12	12
lacunae	13	13
lacunal	14	14
lacunar	13	13
lacunaria	15	15
lacunars	14	14
lacunary	16	16
lacunas	13	13
lacunate	14	14
lacune	12	12
lacunes	13	13
lacunose	14	14
lacustrine	16	16
lacy	10	10