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
loofas	10	10
loofs	9	9
loogie	9	9
loogies	10	10
looie	6	6
looies	7	7
looing	10	10
look	9	9
lookdown	18	18
lookdowns	19	19
looked	12	12
looker	11	11
lookers	12	12
lookie	11	11
looking	15	15
lookism	15	15
lookisms	16	16
lookist	12	12
lookists	13	13
lookit	11	11
lookout	13	13
lookouts	14	14
looks	10	10
looksism	16	16
looksisms	17	17