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
lamplighter	23	23
lamplighters	24	24
lamplights	22	22
lamplit	15	15
lampoon	15	15
lampooned	18	18
lampooner	17	17
lampooneries	20	20
lampooners	18	18
lampoonery	20	20
lampooning	21	21
lampoons	16	16
lamppost	18	18
lampposts	19	19
lamprey	16	16
lampreys	17	17
lamps	12	12
lampshade	19	19
lampshades	20	20
lampshell	20	20
lampshells	21	21
lampyrid	18	18
lampyrids	19	19
lams	8	8
lamster	11	11