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
lulus	9	9
lum	8	8
luma	9	9
lumas	10	10
lumbago	17	17
lumbagos	18	18
lumbar	14	14
lumbars	15	15
lumber	14	14
lumbered	17	17
lumberer	16	16
lumberers	17	17
lumbering	20	20
lumberjack	34	34
lumberjacks	35	35
lumberly	19	19
lumberman	21	21
lumbermen	21	21
lumbers	15	15
lumberyard	21	21
lumberyards	22	22
lumbosacral	23	23
lumen	11	11
lumenal	14	14
lumens	12	12