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
lithias	10	10
lithiases	12	12
lithiasis	12	12
lithic	12	12
lithification	23	23
lithifications	24	24
lithified	16	16
lithifies	15	15
lithify	15	15
lithifying	21	21
lithium	14	14
lithiums	15	15
litho	8	8
lithoed	11	11
lithoes	10	10
lithograph	20	20
lithographer	22	22
lithographers	23	23
lithographic	25	25
lithographies	23	23
lithographs	21	21
lithography	23	23
lithoid	11	11
lithoing	14	14
lithologic	19	19