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
lifeblood	18	18
lifebloods	19	19
lifeboat	15	15
lifeboats	16	16
lifebuoy	18	18
lifebuoys	19	19
lifecare	15	15
lifecares	16	16
lifeful	16	16
lifeguard	17	17
lifeguarded	20	20
lifeguarding	23	23
lifeguards	18	18
lifeless	13	13
lifelessly	18	18
lifelessness	18	18
lifelike	17	17
lifelikeness	22	22
lifeline	14	14
lifelines	15	15
lifelong	16	16
lifemanship	24	24
lifer	9	9
lifers	10	10
lifesaver	17	17