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
lambada	15	15
lambadas	16	16
lambast	14	14
lambaste	15	15
lambasted	17	17
lambastes	16	16
lambasting	20	20
lambasts	15	15
lambda	14	14
lambdas	15	15
lambdoid	17	17
lambed	14	14
lambencies	21	21
lambency	21	21
lambent	15	15
lambently	20	20
lamber	13	13
lambers	14	14
lambert	14	14
lamberts	15	15
lambie	13	13
lambier	14	14
lambies	14	14
lambiest	15	15
lambing	17	17