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
lobulations	18	18
lobule	12	12
lobules	13	13
lobulose	14	14
lobworm	17	17
lobworms	18	18
loca	8	8
local	10	10
locale	11	11
locales	12	12
localise	13	13
localised	15	15
localises	14	14
localising	18	18
localism	16	16
localisms	17	17
localist	13	13
localists	14	14
localite	13	13
localites	14	14
localities	15	15
locality	15	15
localizability	34	34
localizable	29	29
localization	27	27