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
limens	11	11
limerick	19	19
limericks	20	20
limes	9	9
limestone	14	14
limestones	15	15
limewash	17	17
limewashes	19	19
limewater	16	16
limewaters	17	17
limey	11	11
limeys	12	12
limier	10	10
limiest	11	11
limina	11	11
liminal	13	13
liminess	13	13
liminesses	15	15
liming	13	13
limit	9	9
limitable	17	17
limitary	14	14
limitation	15	15
limitational	18	18
limitations	16	16