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
larigan	11	11
larigans	12	12
larine	8	8
laris	6	6
lark	9	9
larked	12	12
larker	11	11
larkers	12	12
larkier	12	12
larkiest	13	13
larkiness	15	15
larkinesses	17	17
larking	15	15
larkish	14	14
larks	10	10
larksome	16	16
larkspur	17	17
larkspurs	18	18
larky	12	12
larn	6	6
larned	9	9
larning	12	12
larns	7	7
larnt	7	7
larrigan	12	12