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
leopardesses	17	17
leopards	13	13
leotard	9	9
leotarded	12	12
leotards	10	10
leper	9	9
lepers	10	10
lepidolite	16	16
lepidolites	17	17
lepidoptera	19	19
lepidopteran	21	21
lepidopterans	22	22
lepidopterist	21	21
lepidopterists	22	22
lepidopterology	28	28
lepidopterous	22	22
lepidote	13	13
lepidotes	14	14
leporid	12	12
leporidae	14	14
leporids	13	13
leporine	13	13
leprechaun	21	21
leprechaunish	26	26
leprechauns	22	22