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
lochan	13	13
lochans	14	14
loche	11	11
loches	12	12
lochia	12	12
lochial	14	14
lochias	13	13
lochs	11	11
loci	8	8
locie	9	9
locies	10	10
locis	9	9
lock	12	12
lockable	20	20
lockage	17	17
lockages	18	18
lockbox	25	25
lockboxes	27	27
lockdown	21	21
lockdowns	22	22
locked	15	15
locker	14	14
lockers	15	15
locket	14	14
lockets	15	15