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
lineal	9	9
linealities	14	14
lineality	14	14
lineally	14	14
lineament	15	15
lineamental	18	18
lineaments	16	16
linear	8	8
linearise	11	11
linearised	13	13
linearises	12	12
linearising	16	16
linearities	13	13
linearity	13	13
linearization	25	25
linearizations	26	26
linearize	20	20
linearized	22	22
linearizes	21	21
linearizing	25	25
linearly	13	13
lineate	9	9
lineated	11	11
lineation	12	12
lineations	13	13