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
lawbook	18	18
lawbooks	19	19
lawbreaker	21	21
lawbreakers	22	22
lawbreaking	25	25
lawbreakings	26	26
lawed	10	10
lawful	15	15
lawfully	20	20
lawfulness	20	20
lawfulnesses	22	22
lawgiver	18	18
lawgivers	19	19
lawine	11	11
lawines	12	12
lawing	13	13
lawings	14	14
lawless	12	12
lawlessly	17	17
lawlessness	17	17
lawlessnesses	19	19
lawlike	16	16
lawmaker	19	19
lawmakers	20	20
lawmaking	23	23