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
ills	6	6
illude	10	10
illuded	12	12
illudes	11	11
illuding	15	15
illume	12	12
illumed	14	14
illumes	13	13
illuminable	22	22
illuminance	22	22
illuminances	23	23
illuminant	18	18
illuminants	19	19
illuminate	17	17
illuminated	19	19
illuminates	18	18
illuminati	17	17
illuminating	22	22
illuminatingly	27	27
illumination	20	20
illuminations	21	21
illuminative	23	23
illuminator	18	18
illuminators	19	19
illumine	15	15