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
identifiable	21	21
identifiably	23	23
ideographically	30	30
ideologic	16	16
ideological	19	19
ideologically	24	24
ideologies	14	14
ideologist	14	14
ideologists	15	15
ideologize	23	23
ideologized	25	25
ideologizes	24	24
ideologizing	28	28
ideologue	14	14
ideologues	15	15
ideology	14	14
idioblast	14	14
idioblastic	19	19
idioblasts	15	15
idiolect	13	13
idiolectal	16	16
idiolects	14	14
idiomatically	24	24
idiopathically	27	27
idle	6	6