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
imploding	20	20
implore	14	14
implored	16	16
implorer	15	15
implorers	16	16
implores	15	15
imploring	19	19
imploringly	24	24
implosion	17	17
implosions	18	18
implosive	20	20
implosives	21	21
imply	14	14
implying	20	20
impolicies	20	20
impolicy	20	20
impolite	15	15
impolitely	20	20
impoliteness	20	20
impolitenesses	22	22
impolitic	19	19
impolitical	22	22
impolitically	27	27
impoliticly	24	24
imponderability	29	29