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
insulants	13	13
insular	10	10
insularism	16	16
insularisms	17	17
insularities	15	15
insularity	15	15
insularly	15	15
insulars	11	11
insulate	11	11
insulated	13	13
insulates	12	12
insulating	16	16
insulation	14	14
insulations	15	15
insulator	12	12
insulators	13	13
insulin	11	11
insulins	12	12
insult	9	9
insulted	12	12
insulter	11	11
insulters	12	12
insulting	15	15
insultingly	20	20
insults	10	10