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
luckinesses	21	21
lucking	19	19
luckless	18	18
lucks	14	14
lucky	16	16
lucrative	18	18
lucratively	23	23
lucrativeness	23	23
lucre	10	10
lucres	11	11
lucubration	21	21
lucubrations	22	22
luculent	16	16
luculently	21	21
lud	6	6
lude	7	7
ludes	8	8
ludic	11	11
ludicrous	16	16
ludicrously	21	21
ludicrousness	21	21
ludicrousnesses	23	23
ludo	7	7
ludos	8	8
luds	7	7