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
locoed	11	11
locoes	10	10
locofoco	18	18
locofocos	19	19
locoing	14	14
locoism	14	14
locoisms	15	15
locomote	15	15
locomoted	17	17
locomotes	16	16
locomoting	20	20
locomotion	18	18
locomotions	19	19
locomotive	21	21
locomotives	22	22
locomotor	16	16
locomotory	19	19
locos	9	9
locoweed	16	16
locoweeds	17	17
locular	13	13
loculate	14	14
locule	12	12
loculed	14	14
locules	13	13