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
lambings	18	18
lambkill	21	21
lambkills	22	22
lambkin	19	19
lambkins	20	20
lamblike	20	20
lambrequin	28	28
lambrequins	29	29
lambs	12	12
lambskin	20	20
lambskins	21	21
lambswool	20	20
lamby	14	14
lame	8	8
lamebrain	17	17
lamebrained	20	20
lamebrains	18	18
lamed	10	10
lamedh	13	13
lamedhs	14	14
lameds	11	11
lamella	13	13
lamellae	14	14
lamellar	14	14
lamellas	14	14