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
lowlight	17	17
lowlights	18	18
lowlihead	17	17
lowliheads	18	18
lowlily	15	15
lowliness	15	15
lowlinesses	17	17
lowlives	17	17
lowly	12	12
lown	9	9
lowness	12	12
lownesses	14	14
lowpass	14	14
lowrider	13	13
lowriders	14	14
lows	8	8
lowse	9	9
lox	11	11
loxed	14	14
loxes	13	13
loxing	17	17
loxodrome	21	21
loxodromes	22	22
loyal	9	9
loyaler	11	11