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
lurker	12	12
lurkers	13	13
lurking	16	16
lurks	11	11
luscious	14	14
lusciously	19	19
lusciousness	19	19
lush	8	8
lushed	11	11
lusher	10	10
lushes	10	10
lushest	11	11
lushing	14	14
lushly	13	13
lushness	13	13
lushnesses	15	15
lust	6	6
lusted	9	9
luster	8	8
lustered	11	11
lustering	14	14
lusterless	13	13
lusters	9	9
lusterware	15	15
lusterwares	16	16