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
lugging	16	16
luging	13	13
lugs	8	8
lugsail	12	12
lugsails	13	13
lugubrious	19	19
lugubriously	24	24
lugubriousness	24	24
lugworm	17	17
lugworms	18	18
lukewarm	20	20
lukewarmly	25	25
lukewarmness	25	25
lukewarmnesses	27	27
lull	8	8
lullabied	17	17
lullabies	16	16
lullaby	16	16
lullabying	22	22
lulled	11	11
luller	10	10
lullers	11	11
lulling	14	14
lulls	9	9
lulu	8	8