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
lookup	15	15
lookups	16	16
looky	12	12
loom	8	8
loomed	11	11
looming	14	14
looms	9	9
loon	6	6
looney	10	10
looneys	11	11
loonie	8	8
loonier	9	9
loonies	9	9
looniest	10	10
loonily	12	12
looniness	12	12
looninesses	14	14
loons	7	7
loony	9	9
loop	8	8
looped	11	11
looper	10	10
loopers	11	11
loophole	15	15
loopholed	17	17