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
larcener	13	13
larceners	14	14
larcenies	14	14
larcenist	14	14
larcenists	15	15
larcenous	15	15
larcenously	20	20
larceny	14	14
larch	11	11
larchen	14	14
larches	13	13
lard	6	6
larded	9	9
larder	8	8
larders	9	9
lardier	9	9
lardiest	10	10
larding	12	12
lardlike	15	15
lardon	9	9
lardons	10	10
lardoon	10	10
lardoons	11	11
lards	7	7
lardy	9	9