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
loopholes	16	16
loopholing	20	20
loopier	11	11
loopiest	12	12
loopily	14	14
loopiness	14	14
loopinesses	16	16
looping	14	14
loops	9	9
loopy	11	11
loos	5	5
loose	6	6
loosed	8	8
loosely	11	11
loosen	8	8
loosened	11	11
loosener	10	10
looseners	11	11
looseness	11	11
loosenesses	13	13
loosening	14	14
loosens	9	9
looser	7	7
looses	7	7
loosest	8	8