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
lynxes	17	17
lyonnaise	14	14
lyophile	17	17
lyophiled	19	19
lyophilic	21	21
lyophilise	19	19
lyophilization	33	33
lyophilizations	34	34
lyophilize	28	28
lyophilized	30	30
lyophilizer	29	29
lyophilizers	30	30
lyophilizing	33	33
lyrate	9	9
lyrated	11	11
lyrately	14	14
lyre	7	7
lyrebird	15	15
lyrebirds	16	16
lyres	8	8
lyric	11	11
lyrical	14	14
lyrically	19	19
lyricalness	19	19
lyricise	14	14