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
leafers	11	11
leafhopper	22	22
leafhoppers	23	23
leafier	11	11
leafiest	12	12
leafing	14	14
leafless	13	13
leaflet	12	12
leafleted	15	15
leafleting	18	18
leaflets	13	13
leafletted	16	16
leafletting	19	19
leaflike	17	17
leafmold	17	17
leafmolds	18	18
leafroll	14	14
leafrolls	15	15
leafs	9	9
leafstalk	18	18
leafstalks	19	19
leafworm	18	18
leafworms	19	19
leafy	11	11
league	10	10