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
leitmotiv	17	17
leitmotivs	18	18
lek	8	8
leke	9	9
lekked	16	16
lekking	19	19
leks	9	9
leku	10	10
lekvar	15	15
lekvars	16	16
lekythi	16	16
lekythoi	17	17
lekythos	17	17
lekythus	18	18
leman	10	10
lemans	11	11
lemma	12	12
lemmas	13	13
lemmata	14	14
lemming	17	17
lemminglike	26	26
lemmings	18	18
lemniscal	18	18
lemniscate	18	18
lemniscates	19	19