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
leagued	12	12
leaguer	11	11
leaguered	14	14
leaguering	17	17
leaguers	12	12
leagues	11	11
leaguing	15	15
leak	9	9
leakage	14	14
leakages	15	15
leaked	12	12
leaker	11	11
leakers	12	12
leakier	12	12
leakiest	13	13
leakily	15	15
leakiness	15	15
leakinesses	17	17
leaking	15	15
leakless	14	14
leaks	10	10
leaky	12	12
leal	6	6
leally	11	11
lealties	10	10