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
italicize	22	22
italicized	24	24
italicizes	23	23
italicizing	27	27
italics	11	11
itchily	15	15
iteratively	18	18
ithyphallic	25	25
itinerantly	16	16
itself	10	10
ivorybill	20	20
ivorybills	21	21
ivylike	18	18
ixtle	13	13
ixtles	14	14
jacal	18	18
jacales	20	20
jacals	19	19
jackal	23	23
jackals	24	24
jacketless	27	27
jackleg	26	26
jacklegs	27	27
jacklight	30	30
jacklights	31	31