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
lily	8	8
lilylike	17	17
lima	8	8
limacine	16	16
limacon	15	15
limacons	16	16
liman	10	10
limans	11	11
limas	9	9
limb	11	11
limba	12	12
limbas	13	13
limbate	14	14
limbeck	21	21
limbecks	22	22
limbed	14	14
limber	13	13
limbered	16	16
limberer	15	15
limberest	16	16
limbering	19	19
limberly	18	18
limberness	18	18
limbers	14	14
limbi	12	12