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
lustring	13	13
lustrings	14	14
lustrous	11	11
lustrously	16	16
lustrousness	16	16
lustrum	13	13
lustrums	14	14
lusts	7	7
lusty	9	9
lusus	8	8
lususes	10	10
lutanist	11	11
lutanists	12	12
lute	6	6
lutea	7	7
luteal	9	9
lutecium	17	17
luteciums	18	18
luted	8	8
lutefisk	17	17
lutefisks	18	18
lutein	9	9
luteinization	26	26
luteinizations	27	27
luteinize	21	21