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
longshoreman	22	22
longshoremen	22	22
longshoring	20	20
longsome	15	15
longsomely	20	20
longsomeness	20	20
longspur	16	16
longspurs	17	17
longtime	15	15
longueur	14	14
longueurs	15	15
longways	17	17
longwise	15	15
lonicera	13	13
loniceras	14	14
loo	4	4
loobies	11	11
looby	11	11
looed	7	7
looey	8	8
looeys	9	9
loof	8	8
loofa	9	9
loofah	12	12
loofahs	13	13