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
legible	14	14
legibly	16	16
legion	10	10
legionaries	15	15
legionary	15	15
legionnaire	16	16
legionnaires	17	17
legions	11	11
legislate	13	13
legislated	15	15
legislates	14	14
legislating	18	18
legislation	16	16
legislations	17	17
legislative	19	19
legislatively	24	24
legislator	14	14
legislatorial	18	18
legislators	15	15
legislatorship	23	23
legislatorships	24	24
legislature	16	16
legislatures	17	17
legist	9	9
legists	10	10