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
leuds	8	8
leukaemia	18	18
leukaemias	19	19
leukaemogeneses	27	27
leukaemogenesis	27	27
leukemia	17	17
leukemias	18	18
leukemic	20	20
leukemics	21	21
leukemogeneses	26	26
leukemogenesis	26	26
leukemogenic	27	27
leukemoid	19	19
leukocyte	20	20
leukocytes	21	21
leukocytic	24	24
leukocytoses	23	23
leukocytosis	23	23
leukodystrophy	30	30
leukoma	16	16
leukomas	17	17
leukon	13	13
leukons	14	14
leukopenia	20	20
leukopenias	21	21