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
inflammatory	25	25
inflatable	19	19
inflatables	20	20
inflate	12	12
inflated	14	14
inflater	13	13
inflaters	14	14
inflates	13	13
inflating	17	17
inflation	15	15
inflationary	20	20
inflationism	21	21
inflationisms	22	22
inflationist	18	18
inflationists	19	19
inflations	16	16
inflator	13	13
inflators	14	14
inflect	15	15
inflectable	23	23
inflected	18	18
inflecting	21	21
inflection	19	19
inflectional	22	22
inflectionally	27	27