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
lithological	22	22
lithologically	27	27
lithologies	17	17
lithology	17	17
lithophane	19	19
lithophanes	20	20
lithophyte	20	20
lithophytes	21	21
lithopone	16	16
lithopones	17	17
lithops	13	13
lithos	9	9
lithosol	12	12
lithosols	13	13
lithosphere	19	19
lithospheres	20	20
lithospheric	23	23
lithotomies	17	17
lithotomy	17	17
lithotripsies	19	19
lithotripsy	19	19
lithotripter	18	18
lithotripters	19	19
lithotriptor	18	18
lithotriptors	19	19