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
lymphographies	32	32
lymphography	32	32
lymphoid	20	20
lymphokine	26	26
lymphokines	27	27
lymphoma	22	22
lymphomas	23	23
lymphomata	24	24
lymphomatoses	27	27
lymphomatous	27	27
lymphosarcoma	30	30
lymphosarcomas	31	31
lymphous	20	20
lymphs	17	17
lyncean	15	15
lynch	14	14
lynched	17	17
lyncher	16	16
lynchers	17	17
lynches	16	16
lynching	20	20
lynchings	21	21
lynchpin	21	21
lynchpins	22	22
lynx	15	15