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
liners	8	8
lines	7	7
linesman	14	14
linesmen	14	14
lineup	12	12
lineups	13	13
liney	9	9
ling	8	8
linga	9	9
lingam	13	13
lingams	14	14
lingas	10	10
lingcod	15	15
lingcods	16	16
linger	10	10
lingered	13	13
lingerer	12	12
lingerers	13	13
lingerie	12	12
lingeries	13	13
lingering	16	16
lingeringly	21	21
lingers	11	11
lingier	11	11
lingiest	12	12