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
idolises	10	10
idolising	14	14
idolism	12	12
idolisms	13	13
idolization	23	23
idolizations	24	24
idolize	18	18
idolized	20	20
idolizer	19	19
idolizers	20	20
idolizes	19	19
idolizing	23	23
idols	7	7
idyl	8	8
idylist	11	11
idylists	12	12
idyll	10	10
idyllic	15	15
idyllically	23	23
idyllist	13	13
idyllists	14	14
idylls	11	11
idyls	9	9
iffily	15	15
igloo	8	8