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
legworks	18	18
lehayim	15	15
lehayims	16	16
lehr	7	7
lehrs	8	8
lehua	9	9
lehuas	10	10
lei	4	4
leis	5	5
leishmania	17	17
leishmanial	19	19
leishmanias	18	18
leishmaniases	20	20
leishmaniasis	20	20
leister	8	8
leistered	11	11
leistering	14	14
leisters	9	9
leisure	9	9
leisured	11	11
leisureliness	17	17
leisurely	14	14
leisures	10	10
leitmotif	16	16
leitmotifs	17	17