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
lexicalizations	37	37
lexicalize	31	31
lexicalized	33	33
lexicalizes	32	32
lexicalizing	36	36
lexically	24	24
lexicographer	31	31
lexicographers	32	32
lexicographic	34	34
lexicographical	37	37
lexicographies	32	32
lexicography	32	32
lexicological	31	31
lexicologist	26	26
lexicologists	27	27
lexicology	26	26
lexicon	19	19
lexicons	20	20
lexigram	21	21
lexigrams	22	22
lexis	13	13
ley	6	6
leys	7	7
li	3	3
liabilities	16	16