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
legalizers	23	23
legalizes	22	22
legalizing	26	26
legally	14	14
legals	10	10
legate	9	9
legated	11	11
legatee	10	10
legatees	11	11
legates	10	10
legateship	18	18
legateships	19	19
legatine	12	12
legating	14	14
legation	12	12
legations	13	13
legato	9	9
legator	10	10
legators	11	11
legatos	10	10
legend	11	11
legendarily	19	19
legendary	16	16
legendries	15	15
legendry	15	15