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
laudations	14	14
laudative	16	16
laudator	11	11
laudators	12	12
laudatory	14	14
lauded	10	10
lauder	9	9
lauders	10	10
lauding	13	13
lauds	8	8
laugh	11	11
laughable	19	19
laughableness	24	24
laughably	21	21
laughed	14	14
laugher	13	13
laughers	14	14
laughing	17	17
laughingly	22	22
laughings	18	18
laughingstock	29	29
laughingstocks	30	30
laughs	12	12
laughter	14	14
laughters	15	15