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
lovelily	17	17
loveliness	17	17
lovelinesses	19	19
lovelock	21	21
lovelocks	22	22
lovelorn	15	15
lovelornness	20	20
lovely	14	14
lovemaker	21	21
lovemakers	22	22
lovemaking	25	25
lovemakings	26	26
lover	10	10
loverly	15	15
lovers	11	11
loves	10	10
loveseat	13	13
loveseats	14	14
lovesick	20	20
lovesickness	25	25
lovesicknesses	27	27
lovesome	16	16
lovevine	18	18
lovevines	19	19
lovey	12	12