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
laminose	13	13
laminous	14	14
lamister	12	12
lamisters	13	13
lammed	14	14
lammergeier	20	20
lammergeiers	21	21
lammergeyer	22	22
lammergeyers	23	23
lamming	17	17
lamp	11	11
lampad	14	14
lampads	15	15
lampas	13	13
lampases	15	15
lampblack	27	27
lampblacks	28	28
lamped	14	14
lampers	14	14
lamperses	16	16
lamping	17	17
lampion	15	15
lampions	16	16
lampless	16	16
lamplight	21	21