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
lingo	9	9
lingoes	11	11
lingonberries	21	21
lingonberry	21	21
lingos	10	10
lings	9	9
lingua	11	11
linguae	12	12
lingual	13	13
lingually	18	18
linguals	14	14
linguica	16	16
linguicas	17	17
linguine	14	14
linguines	15	15
linguini	14	14
linguinis	15	15
linguisa	13	13
linguisas	14	14
linguist	13	13
linguistic	18	18
linguistical	21	21
linguistically	26	26
linguistician	22	22
linguisticians	23	23