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
lagunas	12	12
lagune	11	11
lagunes	12	12
lah	6	6
lahal	9	9
lahals	10	10
lahar	8	8
lahars	9	9
lahs	7	7
laic	8	8
laical	11	11
laically	16	16
laich	11	11
laichs	12	12
laicise	11	11
laicised	13	13
laicises	12	12
laicising	16	16
laicism	14	14
laicisms	15	15
laicization	25	25
laicizations	26	26
laicize	20	20
laicized	22	22
laicizes	21	21