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
listerioses	12	12
listeriosis	12	12
listers	8	8
listicle	13	13
listicles	14	14
listing	11	11
listings	12	12
listless	10	10
listlessly	15	15
listlessness	15	15
lists	6	6
listserv	13	13
listservs	14	14
lit	4	4
litai	6	6
litanies	10	10
litany	10	10
litas	6	6
litchi	12	12
litchis	13	13
lite	5	5
liteness	10	10
litenesses	12	12
liter	6	6
literacies	14	14