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
leftwing	18	18
lefty	11	11
leg	6	6
legacies	14	14
legacy	14	14
legal	9	9
legalese	12	12
legaleses	13	13
legalise	12	12
legalised	14	14
legalises	13	13
legalising	17	17
legalism	15	15
legalisms	16	16
legalist	12	12
legalistic	17	17
legalistically	25	25
legalists	13	13
legalities	14	14
legality	14	14
legalization	26	26
legalizations	27	27
legalize	21	21
legalized	23	23
legalizer	22	22