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
legends	12	12
leger	8	8
legerdemain	19	19
legerdemains	20	20
legerities	13	13
legerity	13	13
legers	9	9
leges	8	8
legged	12	12
leggier	12	12
leggiero	13	13
leggiest	13	13
leggin	12	12
legginess	15	15
legginesses	17	17
legging	15	15
leggings	16	16
leggins	13	13
leggy	12	12
leghold	14	14
legholds	15	15
leghorn	13	13
leghorns	14	14
legibilities	19	19
legibility	19	19