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
ingestible	17	17
ingle	9	9
inglenook	18	18
inglenooks	19	19
ingles	10	10
inglorious	15	15
ingloriously	20	20
ingloriousness	20	20
ingrainedly	19	19
ingratiatingly	23	23
inguinal	14	14
ingulf	14	14
ingulfed	17	17
ingulfing	20	20
ingulfs	15	15
inhabitable	21	21
inhalant	13	13
inhalants	14	14
inhalation	15	15
inhalational	18	18
inhalations	16	16
inhalator	13	13
inhalators	14	14
inhale	10	10
inhaled	12	12