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
ladyfinger	20	20
ladyfingers	21	21
ladyfish	17	17
ladyfishes	19	19
ladyhood	15	15
ladyhoods	16	16
ladyish	13	13
ladykin	16	16
ladykins	17	17
ladylike	17	17
ladylove	17	17
ladyloves	18	18
ladyness	13	13
ladynesses	15	15
ladypalm	19	19
ladypalms	20	20
ladyship	17	17
ladyships	18	18
laetrile	10	10
laetriles	11	11
laevo	10	10
lag	6	6
lagan	9	9
lagans	10	10
lagend	11	11