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
lollipops	18	18
lollop	12	12
lolloped	15	15
lolloping	18	18
lollops	13	13
lollopy	15	15
lolls	8	8
lolly	10	10
lollygag	17	17
lollygagged	23	23
lollygagging	26	26
lollygags	18	18
lollypop	19	19
lollypops	20	20
lomein	11	11
lomeins	12	12
loment	11	11
lomenta	12	12
loments	12	12
lomentum	17	17
lomentums	18	18
lone	6	6
lonelier	11	11
loneliest	12	12
lonelily	14	14