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
luteinized	23	23
luteinizes	22	22
luteinizing	26	26
luteins	10	10
lutenist	11	11
lutenists	12	12
luteolin	12	12
luteolins	13	13
luteotrophic	22	22
luteotrophin	20	20
luteotrophins	21	21
luteotropic	19	19
luteotropin	17	17
luteotropins	18	18
luteous	10	10
lutes	7	7
lutestring	15	15
lutestrings	16	16
lutetium	14	14
lutetiums	15	15
luteum	12	12
lutfisk	16	16
lutfisks	17	17
luthern	12	12
lutherns	13	13