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
intercalary	18	18
intercalate	16	16
intercalated	18	18
intercalates	17	17
intercalating	21	21
intercalation	19	19
intercalations	20	20
intercell	15	15
intercellular	21	21
intercensal	17	17
intercessional	20	20
interchangeable	28	28
interchangeably	30	30
interchannel	21	21
interclan	15	15
interclass	15	15
interclub	18	18
intercluster	18	18
intercoastal	17	17
intercollegiate	23	23
intercolonial	20	20
intercommunal	26	26
intercooler	16	16
intercoolers	17	17
intercorrelate	19	19