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
launce	12	12
launces	13	13
launch	14	14
launched	17	17
launcher	16	16
launchers	17	17
launches	16	16
launching	20	20
launchpad	21	21
launchpads	22	22
launder	11	11
laundered	14	14
launderer	13	13
launderers	14	14
launderette	15	15
launderettes	16	16
laundering	17	17
launders	12	12
laundress	13	13
laundresses	15	15
laundrette	14	14
laundrettes	15	15
laundries	13	13
laundry	13	13
laundryman	20	20