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
lobotomize	26	26
lobotomized	28	28
lobotomizes	27	27
lobotomizing	31	31
lobotomy	17	17
lobs	8	8
lobscouse	17	17
lobscouses	18	18
lobster	11	11
lobstered	14	14
lobstering	17	17
lobsterlike	20	20
lobsterman	18	18
lobstermen	18	18
lobsters	12	12
lobstick	19	19
lobsticks	20	20
lobtail	12	12
lobtailed	15	15
lobtailing	18	18
lobtails	13	13
lobular	13	13
lobulate	14	14
lobulated	16	16
lobulation	17	17