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
laminae	12	12
laminal	13	13
laminals	14	14
laminar	12	12
laminaria	14	14
laminarian	16	16
laminarians	17	17
laminarias	15	15
laminarin	15	15
laminarins	16	16
laminary	15	15
laminas	12	12
laminate	13	13
laminated	15	15
laminates	14	14
laminating	18	18
lamination	16	16
laminations	17	17
laminator	14	14
laminators	15	15
laming	13	13
laminin	13	13
laminins	14	14
laminitis	14	14
laminitises	16	16