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
idled	8	8
idleness	11	11
idlenesses	13	13
idler	7	7
idlers	8	8
idles	7	7
idlesse	9	9
idlesses	10	10
idlest	8	8
idling	11	11
idly	8	8
idol	6	6
idolater	10	10
idolaters	11	11
idolator	10	10
idolators	11	11
idolatries	12	12
idolatrous	13	13
idolatrously	18	18
idolatrousness	18	18
idolatry	12	12
idolise	9	9
idolised	11	11
idoliser	10	10
idolisers	11	11