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
leadiest	10	10
leading	12	12
leadings	13	13
leadless	11	11
leadman	13	13
leadmen	13	13
leadoff	15	15
leadoffs	16	16
leadplant	16	16
leadplants	17	17
leads	7	7
leadscrew	17	17
leadscrews	18	18
leadsman	14	14
leadsmen	14	14
leadwork	17	17
leadworks	18	18
leadwort	13	13
leadworts	14	14
leady	9	9
leaf	8	8
leafage	13	13
leafages	14	14
leafed	11	11
leafer	10	10