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
lycee	11	11
lycees	12	12
lyceum	16	16
lyceums	17	17
lych	12	12
lychee	14	14
lychees	15	15
lyches	14	14
lychgate	18	18
lychgates	19	19
lychnis	16	16
lychnises	18	18
lycopene	18	18
lycopenes	19	19
lycopod	17	17
lycopodium	24	24
lycopodiums	25	25
lycopods	18	18
lycopsid	18	18
lycopsids	19	19
lyddite	12	12
lyddites	13	13
lye	6	6
lyes	7	7
lying	11	11