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
lecterns	13	13
lectin	11	11
lectins	12	12
lection	12	12
lectionaries	17	17
lectionary	17	17
lections	13	13
lector	10	10
lectors	11	11
lectotype	18	18
lectotypes	19	19
lecture	12	12
lectured	14	14
lecturer	13	13
lecturers	14	14
lectures	13	13
lectureship	21	21
lectureships	22	22
lecturing	17	17
lecythi	15	15
lecythis	16	16
lecythus	17	17
led	5	5
lede	6	6
lederhosen	15	15