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
loud	7	7
louden	10	10
loudened	13	13
loudening	16	16
loudens	11	11
louder	9	9
loudest	10	10
loudish	12	12
loudlier	12	12
loudliest	13	13
loudly	12	12
loudmouth	18	18
loudmouthed	21	21
loudmouths	19	19
loudness	12	12
loudnesses	14	14
loudspeaker	21	21
loudspeakers	22	22
lough	11	11
loughs	12	12
louie	7	7
louies	8	8
louis	7	7
louma	10	10
loumas	11	11