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
levying	17	17
lewd	9	9
lewder	11	11
lewdest	12	12
lewdly	14	14
lewdness	14	14
lewdnesses	16	16
lewis	9	9
lewises	11	11
lewisite	12	12
lewisites	13	13
lewisson	13	13
lewissons	14	14
lex	11	11
lexeme	17	17
lexemes	18	18
lexemic	21	21
lexes	13	13
lexica	17	17
lexical	19	19
lexicalisation	27	27
lexicalisations	28	28
lexicalities	24	24
lexicality	24	24
lexicalization	36	36