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
lagends	12	12
lager	8	8
lagered	11	11
lagering	14	14
lagers	9	9
laggard	13	13
laggardly	18	18
laggardness	18	18
laggards	14	14
lagged	12	12
lagger	11	11
laggers	12	12
lagging	15	15
laggings	16	16
lagnappe	18	18
lagnappes	19	19
lagniappe	19	19
lagniappes	20	20
lagomorph	20	20
lagomorphs	21	21
lagoon	10	10
lagoonal	13	13
lagoons	11	11
lags	7	7
laguna	11	11