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
lorgnettes	14	14
lorgnon	12	12
lorgnons	13	13
lorica	10	10
loricae	11	11
loricas	11	11
loricate	12	12
loricates	13	13
lories	7	7
lorikeet	13	13
lorikeets	14	14
lorimer	11	11
lorimers	12	12
loriner	9	9
loriners	10	10
loris	6	6
lorises	8	8
lorn	6	6
lornness	11	11
lornnesses	13	13
lorries	8	8
lorry	8	8
lory	7	7
losable	12	12
losableness	17	17