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
lenite	8	8
lenited	10	10
lenites	9	9
lenities	10	10
leniting	13	13
lenition	11	11
lenitions	12	12
lenitive	14	14
lenitively	19	19
lenitives	15	15
lenity	10	10
leno	6	6
lenos	7	7
lens	6	6
lense	7	7
lensed	9	9
lenses	8	8
lensing	12	12
lensings	13	13
lensless	11	11
lensman	13	13
lensmen	13	13
lent	6	6
lentamente	16	16
lentando	12	12