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
lappered	16	16
lappering	19	19
lappers	14	14
lappet	13	13
lappeted	16	16
lappets	14	14
lapping	17	17
laps	8	8
lapsable	16	16
lapse	9	9
lapsed	11	11
lapser	10	10
lapsers	11	11
lapses	10	10
lapsible	16	16
lapsing	14	14
lapstrake	17	17
lapsus	11	11
laptop	13	13
laptops	14	14
lapwing	17	17
lapwings	18	18
lar	4	4
larboard	13	13
larboards	14	14