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
layoff	15	15
layoffs	16	16
layout	10	10
layouts	11	11
layover	14	14
layovers	15	15
laypeople	19	19
layperson	16	16
laypersons	17	17
lays	7	7
layup	12	12
layups	13	13
laywoman	18	18
laywomen	18	18
lazar	15	15
lazaret	17	17
lazarets	18	18
lazarette	19	19
lazarettes	20	20
lazaretto	19	19
lazarettos	20	20
lazars	16	16
laze	14	14
lazed	16	16
lazes	15	15