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
landowners	17	17
landownership	25	25
landownerships	26	26
landowning	20	20
landownings	21	21
landrace	14	14
landraces	15	15
lands	8	8
landscape	18	18
landscaped	20	20
landscaper	19	19
landscapers	20	20
landscapes	19	19
landscaping	23	23
landscapist	20	20
landscapists	21	21
landside	12	12
landsides	13	13
landskip	18	18
landskips	19	19
landsleit	13	13
landslid	13	13
landslide	14	14
landslides	15	15
landsliding	19	19