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
litigable	16	16
litigant	12	12
litigants	13	13
litigate	11	11
litigated	13	13
litigates	12	12
litigating	16	16
litigation	14	14
litigations	15	15
litigator	12	12
litigators	13	13
litigious	13	13
litigiously	18	18
litigiousness	18	18
litmus	11	11
litmuses	13	13
litoral	9	9
litotes	8	8
litotic	11	11
litre	6	6
litres	7	7
lits	5	5
litten	8	8
litter	7	7
litterateur	13	13