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
legit	8	8
legitimacies	21	21
legitimacy	21	21
legitimate	16	16
legitimated	18	18
legitimately	21	21
legitimates	17	17
legitimating	21	21
legitimation	19	19
legitimations	20	20
legitimatize	27	27
legitimatized	29	29
legitimatizes	28	28
legitimatizing	32	32
legitimator	17	17
legitimators	18	18
legitimise	16	16
legitimised	18	18
legitimises	17	17
legitimising	21	21
legitimism	19	19
legitimisms	20	20
legitimist	16	16
legitimists	17	17
legitimization	30	30