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
lifesavers	18	18
lifesaving	21	21
lifesavings	22	22
lifespan	16	16
lifespans	17	17
lifestyle	16	16
lifestyles	17	17
lifetime	15	15
lifetimes	16	16
lifeway	16	16
lifeways	17	17
lifework	19	19
lifeworks	20	20
lifeworld	18	18
lifeworlds	19	19
lift	8	8
liftable	16	16
lifted	11	11
lifter	10	10
lifters	11	11
liftgate	14	14
liftgates	15	15
lifting	14	14
liftman	15	15
liftmen	15	15