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
lodgement	17	17
lodgements	18	18
lodger	10	10
lodgers	11	11
lodges	10	10
lodging	14	14
lodgings	15	15
lodgment	16	16
lodgments	17	17
lodicule	15	15
lodicules	16	16
loess	6	6
loessal	9	9
loesses	8	8
loessial	10	10
loessic	11	11
loft	8	8
lofted	11	11
lofter	10	10
lofters	11	11
loftier	11	11
loftiest	12	12
loftily	14	14
loftiness	14	14
loftinesses	16	16