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
levanting	18	18
levants	13	13
levas	10	10
levator	12	12
levatores	14	14
levators	13	13
levee	10	10
leveed	12	12
leveeing	16	16
levees	11	11
level	11	11
leveled	14	14
leveler	13	13
levelers	14	14
levelheaded	21	21
levelheadedness	26	26
leveling	17	17
levelled	16	16
leveller	15	15
levellers	16	16
levelling	19	19
levelly	16	16
levelness	16	16
levelnesses	18	18
levels	12	12