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
levirate	13	13
levirates	14	14
leviratic	17	17
levitate	13	13
levitated	15	15
levitates	14	14
levitating	18	18
levitation	16	16
levitational	19	19
levitations	17	17
levities	13	13
levity	13	13
levo	9	9
levodopa	17	17
levodopas	18	18
levogyre	17	17
levonorgestrel	23	23
levonorgestrels	24	24
levorotatory	19	19
levs	9	9
levulin	15	15
levulins	16	16
levulose	15	15
levuloses	16	16
levy	11	11