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
lysimeter	15	15
lysimeters	16	16
lysimetric	19	19
lysin	9	9
lysine	10	10
lysines	11	11
lysing	12	12
lysins	10	10
lysis	8	8
lysogen	13	13
lysogenic	18	18
lysogenicities	23	23
lysogenicity	23	23
lysogenies	16	16
lysogenise	16	16
lysogenised	18	18
lysogenises	17	17
lysogenising	21	21
lysogenization	30	30
lysogenizations	31	31
lysogenize	25	25
lysogenized	27	27
lysogenizes	26	26
lysogenizing	30	30
lysogens	14	14