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
litterateurs	14	14
litterbag	15	15
litterbags	16	16
litterbug	16	16
litterbugs	17	17
littered	10	10
litterer	9	9
litterers	10	10
littering	13	13
littermate	14	14
littermates	15	15
litters	8	8
littery	10	10
little	8	8
littleneck	20	20
littlenecks	21	21
littleness	13	13
littlenesses	15	15
littler	9	9
littles	9	9
littlest	10	10
littlish	12	12
littoral	10	10
littorals	11	11
litu	6	6