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
luthier	11	11
luthiers	12	12
luting	11	11
lutings	12	12
lutist	8	8
lutists	9	9
lutz	15	15
lutzes	17	17
luv	9	9
luvs	10	10
luvved	17	17
luvvie	16	16
luvvies	17	17
luvving	20	20
luvvy	17	17
lux	12	12
luxate	15	15
luxated	17	17
luxates	16	16
luxating	20	20
luxation	18	18
luxations	19	19
luxe	13	13
luxer	14	14
luxes	14	14