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
lamsters	12	12
lanai	7	7
lanais	8	8
lanate	8	8
lanated	10	10
lance	10	10
lanced	12	12
lancelet	14	14
lancelets	15	15
lanceolate	16	16
lancer	11	11
lancers	12	12
lances	11	11
lancet	11	11
lanceted	14	14
lancets	12	12
lancewood	18	18
lancewoods	19	19
lanch	12	12
lanched	15	15
lanches	14	14
lanching	18	18
lanciers	13	13
lancinating	20	20
lancing	15	15