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
installers	13	13
installing	16	16
installment	18	18
installments	19	19
installs	11	11
instalment	16	16
instalments	17	17
instals	9	9
instantaneously	22	22
instantly	14	14
instil	8	8
instill	10	10
instillation	16	16
instillations	17	17
instilled	13	13
instiller	12	12
instillers	13	13
instilling	16	16
instillment	18	18
instillments	19	19
instills	11	11
instils	9	9
instinctively	25	25
instinctual	18	18
instinctually	23	23