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
lysogeny	16	16
lysolecithin	22	22
lysolecithins	23	23
lysosomal	16	16
lysosome	14	14
lysosomes	15	15
lysozyme	25	25
lysozymes	26	26
lyssa	8	8
lyssas	9	9
lytic	11	11
lytically	19	19
lytta	8	8
lyttae	9	9
lyttas	9	9
machicolated	25	25
machicolation	26	26
machicolations	27	27
machinabilities	28	28
machinability	28	28
machinable	23	23
machineability	29	29
machineable	24	24
machinelike	25	25
mackerel	19	19