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
lunkheaded	21	21
lunkheads	19	19
lunks	12	12
luns	7	7
lunt	7	7
lunted	10	10
lunting	13	13
lunts	8	8
lunula	11	11
lunulae	12	12
lunular	12	12
lunulate	13	13
lunule	11	11
lunules	12	12
luny	9	9
lupanar	13	13
lupanars	14	14
lupin	11	11
lupine	12	12
lupines	13	13
lupins	12	12
lupoid	12	12
lupous	12	12
lupulin	15	15
lupulins	16	16