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
isostatically	20	20
isothermal	16	16
isothermally	21	21
isotonically	20	20
isotopically	22	22
issuable	13	13
issuably	15	15
issueless	11	11
istle	6	6
istles	7	7
italianise	12	12
italianised	14	14
italianises	13	13
italianising	17	17
italianize	21	21
italianized	23	23
italianizes	22	22
italianizing	26	26
italic	10	10
italicise	13	13
italicised	15	15
italicises	14	14
italicising	18	18
italicization	27	27
italicizations	28	28