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
loculi	12	12
loculicidal	22	22
loculus	14	14
locum	13	13
locums	14	14
locus	10	10
locust	11	11
locusta	12	12
locustae	13	13
locustal	14	14
locusts	12	12
locution	14	14
locutions	15	15
locutories	15	15
locutory	15	15
lode	6	6
loden	8	8
lodens	9	9
lodes	7	7
lodestar	10	10
lodestars	11	11
lodestone	12	12
lodestones	13	13
lodge	9	9
lodged	11	11