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
languishing	21	21
languishingly	26	26
languishment	23	23
languishments	24	24
languor	12	12
languorous	16	16
languorously	21	21
languors	13	13
langur	11	11
langurs	12	12
laniard	10	10
laniards	11	11
laniaries	11	11
laniary	11	11
lanital	10	10
lanitals	11	11
lank	10	10
lanker	12	12
lankest	13	13
lankier	13	13
lankiest	14	14
lankily	16	16
lankiness	16	16
lankinesses	18	18
lankly	15	15