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
loneliness	14	14
lonelinesses	16	16
lonely	11	11
loneness	11	11
lonenesses	13	13
loner	7	7
loners	8	8
lonesome	13	13
lonesomely	18	18
lonesomeness	18	18
lonesomenesses	20	20
lonesomes	14	14
long	8	8
longan	11	11
longanimities	21	21
longanimity	21	21
longans	12	12
longboat	15	15
longboats	16	16
longbow	17	17
longbowman	24	24
longbowmen	24	24
longbows	18	18
longe	9	9
longed	11	11