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
lord	6	6
lorded	9	9
lording	12	12
lordings	13	13
lordless	11	11
lordlier	11	11
lordliest	12	12
lordlike	15	15
lordliness	14	14
lordlinesses	16	16
lordling	14	14
lordlings	15	15
lordly	11	11
lordoma	12	12
lordomas	13	13
lordoses	10	10
lordosis	10	10
lordotic	13	13
lords	7	7
lordship	15	15
lordships	16	16
lore	5	5
loreal	8	8
lores	6	6
lorgnette	13	13