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
inhaler	11	11
inhalers	12	12
inhales	11	11
inhaling	15	15
inharmoniously	25	25
inhaul	11	11
inhauler	13	13
inhaulers	14	14
inhauls	12	12
inherently	17	17
inheritability	23	23
inheritable	18	18
inheritableness	23	23
inholder	13	13
inholders	14	14
inholding	17	17
inholdings	18	18
inhospitable	22	22
inhospitably	24	24
inhospitalities	22	22
inhospitality	22	22
inhumanely	21	21
inhumanly	20	20
inimical	16	16
inimically	21	21