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
landlady	15	15
landler	11	11
landlers	12	12
landless	12	12
landlessness	17	17
landline	13	13
landlines	14	14
landlocked	22	22
landlord	13	13
landlordism	19	19
landlordisms	20	20
landlords	14	14
landlubber	21	21
landlubberly	26	26
landlubbers	22	22
landlubbing	25	25
landman	14	14
landmark	18	18
landmarked	21	21
landmarking	24	24
landmarks	19	19
landmass	14	14
landmasses	16	16
landmen	14	14
landowner	16	16