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
land	7	7
landau	10	10
landaulet	14	14
landaulets	15	15
landaus	11	11
landed	10	10
lander	9	9
landers	10	10
landfall	16	16
landfalls	17	17
landfast	14	14
landfill	16	16
landfilled	19	19
landfilling	22	22
landfills	17	17
landform	17	17
landforms	18	18
landgrab	16	16
landgrabs	17	17
landholder	17	17
landholders	18	18
landholding	21	21
landing	13	13
landings	14	14
landladies	15	15