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
luminously	20	20
luminousness	20	20
lummox	21	21
lummoxes	23	23
lump	12	12
lumpectomies	26	26
lumpectomy	26	26
lumped	15	15
lumpen	15	15
lumpens	16	16
lumper	14	14
lumpers	15	15
lumpfish	21	21
lumpfishes	23	23
lumpia	14	14
lumpias	15	15
lumpier	15	15
lumpiest	16	16
lumpily	18	18
lumpiness	18	18
lumpinesses	20	20
lumping	18	18
lumpish	17	17
lumpishly	22	22
lumpishness	22	22