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
lubricated	19	19
lubricates	18	18
lubricating	22	22
lubrication	20	20
lubrications	21	21
lubricative	23	23
lubricator	18	18
lubricators	19	19
lubricious	19	19
lubriciously	24	24
lubricities	19	19
lubricity	19	19
lubricous	18	18
lucarne	13	13
lucarnes	14	14
luce	9	9
lucence	16	16
lucences	17	17
lucencies	18	18
lucency	18	18
lucent	12	12
lucently	17	17
lucern	12	12
lucerne	13	13
lucernes	14	14