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
lively	14	14
liven	11	11
livened	14	14
livener	13	13
liveners	14	14
liveness	14	14
livenesses	16	16
livening	17	17
livens	12	12
liver	10	10
livered	13	13
liveried	14	14
liveries	13	13
livering	16	16
liverish	15	15
liverishness	20	20
livers	11	11
liverwort	17	17
liverworts	18	18
liverwurst	19	19
liverwursts	20	20
livery	13	13
liveryman	20	20
liverymen	20	20
lives	10	10