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
imaginarily	20	20
imaginatively	26	26
imagistically	25	25
imbalance	20	20
imbalanced	22	22
imbalances	21	21
imbalm	16	16
imbalmed	19	19
imbalmer	18	18
imbalmers	19	19
imbalming	22	22
imbalms	17	17
imbecile	18	18
imbeciles	19	19
imbibitional	23	23
imblaze	23	23
imblazed	25	25
imblazes	24	24
imblazing	28	28
imbolden	17	17
imboldened	20	20
imboldening	23	23
imboldens	18	18
imbroglio	18	18
imbroglios	19	19