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
lankness	15	15
lanknesses	17	17
lanky	13	13
lanner	9	9
lanneret	11	11
lannerets	12	12
lanners	10	10
lanolin	11	11
lanoline	12	12
lanolines	13	13
lanolins	12	12
lanose	8	8
lanosities	12	12
lanosity	12	12
lantana	10	10
lantanas	11	11
lantern	10	10
lanterns	11	11
lanthanide	16	16
lanthanides	17	17
lanthanoid	16	16
lanthanoids	17	17
lanthanum	18	18
lanthanums	19	19
lanthorn	13	13