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
loveys	13	13
lovier	11	11
loviest	12	12
loving	14	14
lovingly	19	19
lovingness	19	19
lovingnesses	21	21
lovings	15	15
low	7	7
lowball	16	16
lowballed	19	19
lowballing	22	22
lowballs	17	17
lowborn	15	15
lowboy	15	15
lowboys	16	16
lowbred	15	15
lowbrow	17	17
lowbrows	18	18
lowbush	17	17
lowbushes	19	19
lowdown	16	16
lowdowns	17	17
lowe	8	8
lowed	10	10