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
likeness	14	14
likenesses	16	16
likening	17	17
likens	12	12
liker	10	10
likers	11	11
likes	10	10
likest	11	11
likewise	16	16
liking	14	14
likings	15	15
likuta	12	12
lilac	10	10
lilacs	11	11
lilangeni	15	15
lilied	9	9
lilies	8	8
lilliput	15	15
lilliputs	16	16
lilt	6	6
lilted	9	9
lilting	12	12
liltingly	17	17
liltingness	17	17
lilts	7	7