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
lyingly	16	16
lyings	12	12
lymph	16	16
lymphadenitis	26	26
lymphadenitises	28	28
lymphadenopathy	35	35
lymphangiogram	33	33
lymphangiograms	34	34
lymphatic	23	23
lymphatically	31	31
lymphatics	24	24
lymphedema	25	25
lymphedemas	26	26
lymphoblast	26	26
lymphoblastic	31	31
lymphoblasts	27	27
lymphocyte	26	26
lymphocytes	27	27
lymphocytic	30	30
lymphocytoses	29	29
lymphocytosis	29	29
lymphogram	26	26
lymphograms	27	27
lymphogranuloma	34	34
lymphographic	34	34