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
lanthorns	14	14
lanuginous	17	17
lanugo	11	11
lanugos	12	12
lanyard	12	12
lanyards	13	13
laogai	9	9
laogais	10	10
lap	7	7
laparoscope	21	21
laparoscopes	22	22
laparoscopic	25	25
laparoscopies	23	23
laparoscopist	23	23
laparoscopists	24	24
laparoscopy	23	23
laparotomies	19	19
laparotomy	19	19
lapboard	16	16
lapboards	17	17
lapdog	13	13
lapdogs	14	14
lapel	10	10
lapeled	13	13
lapelled	15	15