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
liches	12	12
lichgate	16	16
lichgates	17	17
lichi	11	11
lichis	12	12
licht	11	11
lichted	14	14
lichting	17	17
lichtly	16	16
lichts	12	12
licit	9	9
licitly	14	14
lick	12	12
licked	15	15
licker	14	14
lickerish	19	19
lickerishly	24	24
lickerishness	24	24
lickers	15	15
licking	18	18
lickings	19	19
licks	13	13
lickspit	19	19
lickspits	20	20
lickspittle	23	23