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
lever	10	10
leverage	15	15
leveraged	17	17
leverages	16	16
leveraging	20	20
levered	13	13
leveret	12	12
leverets	13	13
levering	16	16
levers	11	11
leviable	17	17
leviathan	17	17
leviathans	18	18
levied	12	12
levier	11	11
leviers	12	12
levies	11	11
levigate	15	15
levigated	17	17
levigates	16	16
levigating	20	20
levigation	18	18
levigations	19	19
levin	11	11
levins	12	12