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
linguistics	19	19
linguists	14	14
lingula	13	13
lingulae	14	14
lingular	14	14
lingy	11	11
linhay	12	12
linhays	13	13
linier	8	8
liniest	9	9
liniment	14	14
liniments	15	15
linin	8	8
lining	11	11
linings	12	12
linins	9	9
link	10	10
linkable	18	18
linkage	15	15
linkages	16	16
linkboy	18	18
linkboys	19	19
linked	13	13
linker	12	12
linkers	13	13