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
liftoff	17	17
liftoffs	18	18
lifts	9	9
ligament	15	15
ligamentous	19	19
ligaments	16	16
ligan	9	9
ligand	11	11
ligands	12	12
ligans	10	10
ligase	9	9
ligases	10	10
ligate	9	9
ligated	11	11
ligates	10	10
ligating	14	14
ligation	12	12
ligations	13	13
ligative	15	15
ligature	12	12
ligatured	14	14
ligatures	13	13
ligaturing	17	17
liger	8	8
ligers	9	9