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
lakier	11	11
lakiest	12	12
laking	14	14
lakings	15	15
laky	11	11
lalique	19	19
laliques	20	20
lall	7	7
lallan	10	10
lalland	12	12
lallands	13	13
lallans	11	11
lalled	10	10
lalling	13	13
lalls	8	8
lallygag	17	17
lallygagged	23	23
lallygagging	26	26
lallygags	18	18
lam	7	7
lama	8	8
lamas	9	9
lamaseries	14	14
lamasery	14	14
lamb	11	11