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
liegemen	15	15
lieges	9	9
lien	6	6
lienable	14	14
lienal	9	9
liens	7	7
lienteries	12	12
lientery	12	12
lier	5	5
lierne	8	8
liernes	9	9
liers	6	6
lies	5	5
lieu	6	6
lieus	7	7
lieutenancies	20	20
lieutenancy	20	20
lieutenant	14	14
lieutenants	15	15
lieve	10	10
liever	11	11
lievest	12	12
life	8	8
lifebelt	16	16
lifebelts	17	17