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
limbic	16	16
limbier	14	14
limbiest	15	15
limbing	17	17
limbless	16	16
limbo	12	12
limboed	15	15
limboing	18	18
limbos	13	13
limbs	12	12
limbus	14	14
limbuses	16	16
limby	14	14
lime	8	8
limeade	12	12
limeades	13	13
limed	10	10
limekiln	18	18
limekilns	19	19
limeless	13	13
limelight	18	18
limelighted	21	21
limelighting	24	24
limelights	19	19
limen	10	10