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
lucerns	13	13
luces	10	10
lucid	11	11
lucider	13	13
lucidest	14	14
lucidities	16	16
lucidity	16	16
lucidly	16	16
lucidness	16	16
lucidnesses	18	18
lucifer	15	15
luciferase	18	18
luciferases	19	19
luciferin	18	18
luciferins	19	19
luciferous	19	19
lucifers	16	16
luck	13	13
lucked	16	16
luckie	15	15
luckier	16	16
luckies	16	16
luckiest	17	17
luckily	19	19
luckiness	19	19