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
loaded	9	9
loader	8	8
loaders	9	9
loading	12	12
loadings	13	13
loadmaster	15	15
loadmasters	16	16
loads	7	7
loadstar	10	10
loadstars	11	11
loadstone	12	12
loadstones	13	13
loaf	8	8
loafed	11	11
loafer	10	10
loafers	11	11
loafing	14	14
loafings	15	15
loafs	9	9
loam	8	8
loamed	11	11
loamier	11	11
loamiest	12	12
loaming	14	14
loamless	13	13