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
licensing	17	17
licensor	13	13
licensors	14	14
licensure	15	15
licensures	16	16
licente	12	12
licentiate	15	15
licentiates	16	16
licentious	16	16
licentiously	21	21
licentiousness	21	21
lich	10	10
lichee	12	12
lichees	13	13
lichen	13	13
lichened	16	16
lichenin	16	16
lichening	19	19
lichenins	17	17
lichenological	28	28
lichenologist	23	23
lichenologists	24	24
lichenology	23	23
lichenous	17	17
lichens	14	14