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
laree	6	6
larees	7	7
lares	6	6
largando	13	13
large	8	8
largehearted	18	18
largely	13	13
largeness	13	13
largenesses	15	15
larger	9	9
larges	9	9
largess	10	10
largesse	11	11
largesses	12	12
largest	10	10
larghetto	14	14
larghettos	15	15
largish	12	12
largo	8	8
largos	9	9
lari	5	5
lariat	7	7
lariated	10	10
lariating	13	13
lariats	8	8