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
linacs	11	11
linage	10	10
linages	11	11
linalol	11	11
linalols	12	12
linalool	12	12
linalools	13	13
linchpin	19	19
linchpins	20	20
lincomycin	24	24
lincomycins	25	25
linctus	13	13
linctuses	15	15
lindane	11	11
lindanes	12	12
linden	10	10
lindens	11	11
lindied	11	11
lindies	10	10
lindy	10	10
lindying	16	16
line	6	6
lineable	14	14
lineage	11	11
lineages	12	12