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
lendings	14	14
lends	8	8
lenes	7	7
length	12	12
lengthen	15	15
lengthened	18	18
lengthener	17	17
lengtheners	18	18
lengthening	21	21
lengthens	16	16
lengthier	15	15
lengthiest	16	16
lengthily	18	18
lengthiness	18	18
lengths	13	13
lengthways	21	21
lengthwise	19	19
lengthy	15	15
lenience	14	14
leniences	15	15
leniencies	16	16
leniency	16	16
lenient	10	10
leniently	15	15
lenis	7	7