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
leathernecks	23	23
leathers	11	11
leatherwood	18	18
leatherwoods	19	19
leatherwork	21	21
leatherworks	22	22
leathery	13	13
leave	10	10
leaved	12	12
leaven	12	12
leavened	15	15
leavener	14	14
leaveners	15	15
leavening	18	18
leavenings	19	19
leavens	13	13
leaver	11	11
leavers	12	12
leaves	11	11
leavier	12	12
leaviest	13	13
leaving	15	15
leavings	16	16
leavy	12	12
leben	10	10