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
igloos	9	9
iglu	8	8
iglus	9	9
ignitabilities	21	21
ignitability	21	21
ignitable	16	16
ignitible	16	16
ignobilities	19	19
ignobility	19	19
ignoble	14	14
ignobleness	19	19
ignoblenesses	21	21
ignobler	15	15
ignoblest	16	16
ignobly	16	16
ignominiously	24	24
ignorable	16	16
ignorantly	17	17
ilea	5	5
ileac	9	9
ileal	7	7
ileitides	11	11
ileitis	8	8
ileitises	10	10
ileum	10	10