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
lavage	13	13
lavages	14	14
lavalava	18	18
lavalavas	19	19
lavalier	14	14
lavaliere	15	15
lavalieres	16	16
lavaliers	15	15
lavalike	18	18
lavalliere	17	17
lavallieres	18	18
lavas	10	10
lavash	13	13
lavashes	15	15
lavatera	13	13
lavateras	14	14
lavation	14	14
lavations	15	15
lavatories	15	15
lavatory	15	15
lave	9	9
laved	11	11
laveer	11	11
laveered	14	14
laveering	17	17