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
interlays	13	13
interleague	16	16
interleave	16	16
interleaved	18	18
interleaves	17	17
interleaving	21	21
interlending	19	19
interleukin	19	19
interleukins	20	20
interlibrary	19	19
interline	12	12
interlinear	14	14
interlinearly	19	19
interlinears	15	15
interlineation	18	18
interlineations	19	19
interlined	14	14
interliner	13	13
interliners	14	14
interlines	13	13
interlingual	19	19
interlining	17	17
interlinings	18	18
interlink	16	16
interlinked	19	19