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
lenten	9	9
lentic	11	11
lenticel	14	14
lenticels	15	15
lenticular	17	17
lenticule	16	16
lenticules	17	17
lentigines	15	15
lentigo	11	11
lentil	9	9
lentils	10	10
lentisk	13	13
lentisks	14	14
lentissimo	15	15
lentivirus	17	17
lentiviruses	19	19
lento	7	7
lentoid	10	10
lentoids	11	11
lentos	8	8
leone	7	7
leones	8	8
leonine	10	10
leopard	12	12
leopardess	15	15