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
lepromatous	19	19
leprosaria	14	14
leprosarium	19	19
leprosariums	20	20
leprose	11	11
leprosies	13	13
leprosy	13	13
leprotic	15	15
leprous	12	12
leprously	17	17
lept	8	8
lepta	9	9
leptin	11	11
leptins	12	12
leptocephali	25	25
leptocephalus	27	27
lepton	11	11
leptonic	16	16
leptons	12	12
leptospiral	19	19
leptospire	17	17
leptospires	18	18
leptospiroses	20	20
leptospirosis	20	20
leptotene	14	14