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
lounge	11	11
lounged	13	13
lounger	12	12
loungers	13	13
lounges	12	12
loungewear	18	18
loungey	14	14
loungier	13	13
loungiest	14	14
lounging	16	16
loungy	13	13
loup	9	9
loupe	10	10
louped	12	12
loupen	12	12
loupes	11	11
louping	15	15
loups	10	10
lour	6	6
loured	9	9
louring	12	12
lours	7	7
loury	9	9
louse	7	7
loused	9	9