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
lupus	11	11
lupuses	13	13
lurch	12	12
lurched	15	15
lurcher	14	14
lurchers	15	15
lurches	14	14
lurching	18	18
lurdan	10	10
lurdane	11	11
lurdanes	12	12
lurdans	11	11
lure	6	6
lured	8	8
lurer	7	7
lurers	8	8
lures	7	7
lurid	8	8
luridly	13	13
luridness	13	13
luridnesses	15	15
luring	11	11
luringly	16	16
lurk	10	10
lurked	13	13