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
loyalest	12	12
loyalism	15	15
loyalisms	16	16
loyalist	12	12
loyalists	13	13
loyally	14	14
loyalties	13	13
loyalty	13	13
lozenge	20	20
lozenges	21	21
luau	7	7
luaus	8	8
lubber	14	14
lubberliness	22	22
lubberly	19	19
lubbers	15	15
lube	9	9
lubed	11	11
lubes	10	10
lubing	14	14
lubric	14	14
lubrical	17	17
lubricant	18	18
lubricants	19	19
lubricate	17	17