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
localizations	28	28
localize	22	22
localized	24	24
localizes	23	23
localizing	27	27
locally	15	15
locals	11	11
locatable	17	17
locate	10	10
located	12	12
locater	11	11
locaters	12	12
locates	11	11
locating	15	15
location	13	13
locational	16	16
locationally	21	21
locations	14	14
locative	16	16
locatives	17	17
locator	11	11
locators	12	12
locavore	16	16
locavores	17	17
loch	10	10