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
islanders	12	12
islanding	15	15
islands	10	10
isle	5	5
isled	7	7
isleless	10	10
isles	6	6
islet	6	6
isleted	9	9
islets	7	7
isling	10	10
isoalloxazine	32	32
isoalloxazines	33	33
isobutyl	15	15
isobutylene	19	19
isobutylenes	20	20
isobutyls	16	16
isocaloric	17	17
isochronal	17	17
isochronally	22	22
isochronously	23	23
isocline	13	13
isoclines	14	14
isocyclic	21	21
isoelectric	18	18