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
lakebed	16	16
lakebeds	17	17
laked	11	11
lakefill	18	18
lakefills	19	19
lakefront	18	18
lakefronts	19	19
lakehead	16	16
lakeheads	17	17
lakeland	16	16
lakelands	17	17
lakelike	18	18
lakeport	16	16
lakeports	17	17
laker	10	10
lakers	11	11
lakes	10	10
lakeshore	16	16
lakeshores	17	17
lakeside	14	14
lakesides	15	15
lakeview	20	20
lakeward	17	17
lakh	11	11
lakhs	12	12