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
laundrymen	20	20
laura	7	7
laurae	8	8
lauras	8	8
laureate	10	10
laureated	12	12
laureates	11	11
laureateship	19	19
laureateships	20	20
laureating	15	15
laureation	13	13
laureations	14	14
laurel	9	9
laureled	12	12
laureling	15	15
laurelled	14	14
laurelling	17	17
laurels	10	10
lauwine	13	13
lauwines	14	14
lav	8	8
lava	9	9
lavabo	14	14
lavaboes	16	16
lavabos	15	15