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
lower	9	9
lowercase	16	16
lowercased	18	18
lowercases	17	17
lowercasing	21	21
lowered	12	12
lowering	15	15
lowermost	16	16
lowers	10	10
lowery	12	12
lowes	9	9
lowest	10	10
lowing	13	13
lowings	14	14
lowish	12	12
lowland	14	14
lowlander	16	16
lowlanders	17	17
lowlands	15	15
lowlier	12	12
lowliest	13	13
lowlife	15	15
lowlifer	16	16
lowlifers	17	17
lowlifes	16	16