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
latinities	12	12
latinity	12	12
latinize	19	19
latinized	21	21
latinizes	20	20
latinizing	24	24
latino	8	8
latinos	9	9
latish	9	9
latitude	11	11
latitudes	12	12
latitudinal	16	16
latitudinally	21	21
latitudinarian	19	19
latitudinarians	20	20
latke	10	10
latkes	11	11
latosol	9	9
latosolic	14	14
latosols	10	10
latria	7	7
latrias	8	8
latrine	9	9
latrines	10	10
lats	5	5