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
ladhood	12	12
ladhoods	13	13
ladies	8	8
lading	11	11
ladings	12	12
ladino	9	9
ladinos	10	10
ladle	8	8
ladled	10	10
ladleful	16	16
ladlefuls	17	17
ladler	9	9
ladlers	10	10
ladles	9	9
ladling	13	13
ladron	9	9
ladrone	10	10
ladrones	11	11
ladrons	10	10
lads	6	6
lady	8	8
ladybird	16	16
ladybirds	17	17
ladybug	17	17
ladybugs	18	18