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
ligulae	12	12
ligular	12	12
ligulas	12	12
ligulate	13	13
ligule	11	11
ligules	12	12
liguloid	14	14
ligure	10	10
ligures	11	11
likabilities	21	21
likability	21	21
likable	16	16
likableness	21	21
likably	18	18
like	9	9
likeable	17	17
likeably	19	19
liked	11	11
likelier	14	14
likeliest	15	15
likelihood	19	19
likelihoods	20	20
likely	14	14
liken	11	11
likened	14	14