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
lawmakings	24	24
lawman	14	14
lawmen	14	14
lawn	9	9
lawned	12	12
lawns	10	10
lawny	12	12
lawrencium	22	22
laws	8	8
lawsuit	12	12
lawsuits	13	13
lawyer	12	12
lawyered	15	15
lawyering	18	18
lawyerlike	21	21
lawyerly	17	17
lawyers	13	13
lax	11	11
laxation	17	17
laxations	18	18
laxative	20	20
laxatives	21	21
laxer	13	13
laxes	13	13
laxest	14	14