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
lobbyism	20	20
lobbyisms	21	21
lobbyist	17	17
lobbyists	18	18
lobe	8	8
lobectomies	21	21
lobectomy	21	21
lobed	10	10
lobefin	15	15
lobefins	16	16
lobeless	13	13
lobelia	12	12
lobelias	13	13
lobeline	14	14
lobelines	15	15
lobes	9	9
loblollies	17	17
loblolly	17	17
lobo	8	8
lobos	9	9
lobotomies	17	17
lobotomise	17	17
lobotomised	19	19
lobotomises	18	18
lobotomising	22	22