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
ickily	16	16
iconical	16	16
iconically	21	21
iconoclasm	21	21
iconoclasms	22	22
iconoclast	18	18
iconoclastic	23	23
iconoclasts	19	19
iconographical	29	29
iconolatries	17	17
iconolatry	17	17
iconological	23	23
iconologies	18	18
iconology	18	18
icosahedral	18	18
ideal	7	7
idealess	10	10
idealise	10	10
idealised	12	12
idealises	11	11
idealising	15	15
idealism	13	13
idealisms	14	14
idealist	10	10
idealistic	15	15