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
legitimizations	31	31
legitimize	25	25
legitimized	27	27
legitimizer	26	26
legitimizers	27	27
legitimizes	26	26
legitimizing	30	30
legits	9	9
legless	11	11
leglike	15	15
legman	13	13
legmen	13	13
legong	12	12
legongs	13	13
legroom	13	13
legrooms	14	14
legs	7	7
legume	13	13
legumes	14	14
legumin	15	15
leguminous	19	19
legumins	16	16
legwarmer	18	18
legwarmers	19	19
legwork	17	17