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
inkblots	17	17
inkle	11	11
inkles	12	12
inkless	13	13
inklike	17	17
inkling	16	16
inklings	17	17
inkwell	17	17
inkwells	18	18
inlace	11	11
inlaced	13	13
inlaces	12	12
inlacing	16	16
inlaid	9	9
inland	10	10
inlander	12	12
inlanders	13	13
inlands	11	11
inlay	9	9
inlayer	11	11
inlayers	12	12
inlaying	15	15
inlays	10	10
inlet	7	7
inlets	8	8