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
lapels	11	11
lapful	15	15
lapfuls	16	16
lapidarian	16	16
lapidaries	15	15
lapidary	15	15
lapidate	13	13
lapidated	15	15
lapidates	14	14
lapidating	18	18
lapides	12	12
lapidified	19	19
lapidifies	18	18
lapidify	18	18
lapidifying	24	24
lapidist	13	13
lapidists	14	14
lapilli	13	13
lapillus	15	15
lapin	10	10
lapins	11	11
lapis	9	9
lapises	11	11
lapped	14	14
lapper	13	13