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
lest	5	5
let	4	4
letch	11	11
letched	14	14
letches	13	13
letching	17	17
letdown	13	13
letdowns	14	14
lethal	10	10
lethalities	15	15
lethality	15	15
lethally	15	15
lethals	11	11
lethargic	17	17
lethargically	25	25
lethargies	15	15
lethargy	15	15
lethe	8	8
lethean	11	11
lethes	9	9
letout	8	8
letouts	9	9
lets	5	5
letted	8	8
letter	7	7