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
liturgic	15	15
liturgical	18	18
liturgically	23	23
liturgics	16	16
liturgies	13	13
liturgiologist	21	21
liturgiologists	22	22
liturgiology	21	21
liturgist	13	13
liturgists	14	14
liturgy	13	13
livability	21	21
livable	16	16
livableness	21	21
live	9	9
liveability	22	22
liveable	17	17
lived	11	11
livelier	14	14
liveliest	15	15
livelihood	19	19
livelihoods	20	20
livelily	17	17
liveliness	17	17
livelong	17	17