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
larrigans	13	13
larrikin	14	14
larrikins	15	15
larrup	11	11
larruped	14	14
larruper	13	13
larrupers	14	14
larruping	17	17
larrups	12	12
lars	5	5
larum	10	10
larums	11	11
larva	10	10
larvae	11	11
larval	12	12
larvas	11	11
larvicidal	20	20
larvicide	18	18
larvicides	19	19
laryngal	15	15
laryngals	16	16
laryngeal	16	16
laryngeals	17	17
laryngectomee	25	25
laryngectomees	26	26