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
lebens	11	11
lebensraum	19	19
lebensraums	20	20
lech	10	10
lechayim	19	19
lechayims	20	20
leched	13	13
lecher	12	12
lechered	15	15
lecheries	15	15
lechering	18	18
lecherous	16	16
lecherously	21	21
lecherousness	21	21
lechers	13	13
lechery	15	15
leches	12	12
leching	16	16
lechwe	15	15
lechwes	16	16
lecithin	15	15
lecithinase	18	18
lecithinases	19	19
lecithins	16	16
lectern	12	12