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
loppet	13	13
loppets	14	14
loppier	14	14
loppiest	15	15
lopping	17	17
loppy	14	14
lops	8	8
lopsided	14	14
lopsidedly	19	19
lopsidedness	19	19
lopstick	19	19
lopsticks	20	20
loquacious	25	25
loquaciously	30	30
loquaciousness	30	30
loquacities	25	25
loquacity	25	25
loquat	17	17
loquats	18	18
loquitur	20	20
loral	7	7
loran	7	7
lorans	8	8
lorazepam	25	25
lorazepams	26	26