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
limnological	24	24
limnologies	19	19
limnologist	19	19
limnologists	20	20
limnology	19	19
limns	10	10
limo	8	8
limonene	14	14
limonenes	15	15
limonite	13	13
limonites	14	14
limonitic	17	17
limonium	17	17
limoniums	18	18
limos	9	9
limousine	15	15
limousines	16	16
limp	11	11
limpa	12	12
limpas	13	13
limped	14	14
limper	13	13
limpers	14	14
limpest	14	14
limpet	13	13