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
illumined	17	17
illumines	16	16
illuming	17	17
illumining	20	20
illuminism	20	20
illuminisms	21	21
illuminist	17	17
illuminists	18	18
illusion	12	12
illusional	15	15
illusionary	17	17
illusionism	18	18
illusionist	15	15
illusionistic	20	20
illusionists	16	16
illusions	13	13
illusive	15	15
illusively	20	20
illusiveness	20	20
illusorily	16	16
illusoriness	16	16
illusory	13	13
illustrate	13	13
illustrated	15	15
illustrates	14	14