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
lathing	13	13
lathings	14	14
lathis	9	9
laths	8	8
lathwork	18	18
lathworks	19	19
lathy	10	10
lathyrism	17	17
lathyrisms	18	18
lathyritic	18	18
lati	5	5
latices	11	11
laticifer	16	16
laticifers	17	17
latifundia	17	17
latifundio	17	17
latifundios	18	18
latifundium	22	22
latigo	9	9
latigoes	11	11
latigos	10	10
latilla	10	10
latillas	11	11
latina	8	8
latinas	9	9