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
longies	11	11
longing	14	14
longingly	19	19
longings	15	15
longish	13	13
longitude	15	15
longitudes	16	16
longitudinal	20	20
longitudinally	25	25
longjump	28	28
longjumped	31	31
longjumping	34	34
longjumps	29	29
longleaf	16	16
longleaves	19	19
longline	14	14
longlines	15	15
longly	13	13
longneck	20	20
longnecks	21	21
longness	13	13
longnesses	15	15
longs	9	9
longship	17	17
longships	18	18