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
loiases	8	8
loiasis	8	8
loid	6	6
loided	9	9
loiding	12	12
loids	7	7
loin	6	6
loincloth	17	17
loincloths	18	18
loins	7	7
loiter	7	7
loitered	10	10
loiterer	9	9
loiterers	10	10
loitering	13	13
loiters	8	8
loll	7	7
lollapalooza	28	28
lollapaloozas	29	29
lolled	10	10
loller	9	9
lollers	10	10
lollies	10	10
lolling	13	13
lollipop	17	17