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
lipread	12	12
lipreading	18	18
lipreads	13	13
lips	8	8
lipstick	19	19
lipsticked	22	22
lipsticks	20	20
liquate	18	18
liquated	20	20
liquates	19	19
liquating	23	23
liquation	21	21
liquations	22	22
liquefaction	30	30
liquefactions	31	31
liquefied	24	24
liquefier	23	23
liquefiers	24	24
liquefies	23	23
liquefy	23	23
liquefying	29	29
liquescent	25	25
liqueur	19	19
liqueurs	20	20
liquid	18	18