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
lungers	12	12
lunges	11	11
lungfish	18	18
lungfishes	20	20
lungful	17	17
lungfuls	18	18
lungi	10	10
lunging	15	15
lungis	11	11
lungless	14	14
lungs	10	10
lungworm	19	19
lungworms	20	20
lungwort	16	16
lungworts	17	17
lungyi	13	13
lungyis	14	14
lunier	9	9
lunies	9	9
luniest	10	10
lunisolar	13	13
lunk	11	11
lunker	13	13
lunkers	14	14
lunkhead	18	18