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
leached	14	14
leacher	13	13
leachers	14	14
leaches	13	13
leachier	14	14
leachiest	15	15
leaching	17	17
leachy	14	14
lead	6	6
leadable	14	14
leaded	9	9
leaden	9	9
leadened	12	12
leadening	15	15
leadenly	14	14
leadenness	14	14
leadens	10	10
leader	8	8
leaderboard	17	17
leaderboards	18	18
leaderless	13	13
leaders	9	9
leadership	17	17
leaderships	18	18
leadier	9	9