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
kabbalism	23	23
kabbalisms	24	24
kabbalistic	25	25
kabeljou	26	26
kabeljous	27	27
kablooey	18	18
kablooie	16	16
kabloona	17	17
kabloonas	18	18
kabloonat	18	18
kaboodle	17	17
kaboodles	18	18
kaffeeklatsch	33	33
kaffeeklatsches	35	35
kafuffle	23	23
kafuffles	24	24
kail	9	9
kails	10	10
kailyard	16	16
kailyards	17	17
kalam	13	13
kalamata	16	16
kalamatas	17	17
kalams	14	14
kalanchoe	20	20