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
livest	11	11
livestock	21	21
livestocks	22	22
livetrap	16	16
livetrapped	23	23
livetrapping	26	26
livetraps	17	17
liveware	16	16
livewares	17	17
livewell	18	18
livewells	19	19
liveyer	14	14
liveyers	15	15
livid	11	11
lividities	16	16
lividity	16	16
lividly	16	16
lividness	16	16
lividnesses	18	18
livier	11	11
liviers	12	12
living	14	14
livingly	19	19
livingness	19	19
livings	15	15