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
laryngectomies	26	26
laryngectomized	37	37
laryngectomy	26	26
larynges	14	14
laryngitic	19	19
laryngitides	19	19
laryngitis	16	16
laryngologies	22	22
laryngology	22	22
laryngoscope	24	24
laryngoscopes	25	25
laryngoscopies	26	26
laryngoscopy	26	26
larynx	17	17
larynxes	19	19
las	4	4
lasagna	11	11
lasagnas	12	12
lasagne	11	11
lasagnes	12	12
lascar	10	10
lascars	11	11
lascivious	19	19
lasciviously	24	24
lasciviousness	24	24