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
literacy	14	14
literal	9	9
literalism	15	15
literalisms	16	16
literalist	12	12
literalistic	17	17
literalists	13	13
literalities	14	14
literality	14	14
literalization	26	26
literalizations	27	27
literalize	21	21
literalized	23	23
literalizes	22	22
literalizing	26	26
literally	14	14
literalness	14	14
literalnesses	16	16
literals	10	10
literarily	14	14
literariness	14	14
literary	11	11
literate	9	9
literately	14	14
literateness	14	14