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
lues	6	6
luetic	11	11
luetics	12	12
luff	12	12
luffa	13	13
luffas	14	14
luffed	15	15
luffing	18	18
luffs	13	13
luftmensch	24	24
luftmenschen	27	27
lug	7	7
luge	8	8
luged	10	10
lugeing	14	14
luger	9	9
lugers	10	10
luges	9	9
luggage	15	15
luggages	16	16
lugged	13	13
lugger	12	12
luggers	13	13
luggie	12	12
luggies	13	13