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
leukopenic	23	23
leukoplakia	25	25
leukoplakias	26	26
leukoplakic	28	28
leukopoieses	21	21
leukopoiesis	21	21
leukopoietic	24	24
leukorrhea	18	18
leukorrheal	20	20
leukorrheas	19	19
leukoses	14	14
leukosis	14	14
leukotic	17	17
leukotomies	20	20
leukotomy	20	20
leukotriene	18	18
leukotrienes	19	19
lev	8	8
leva	9	9
levamisole	19	19
levamisoles	20	20
levant	12	12
levanted	15	15
levanter	14	14
levanters	15	15