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
kalanchoes	21	21
kale	9	9
kaleidoscope	24	24
kaleidoscopes	25	25
kaleidoscopic	28	28
kalends	14	14
kales	10	10
kalewife	19	19
kalewives	21	21
kaleyard	16	16
kaleyards	17	17
kalian	12	12
kalians	13	13
kalif	13	13
kalifate	16	16
kalifates	17	17
kalifs	14	14
kalimba	18	18
kalimbas	19	19
kaliph	16	16
kaliphs	17	17
kalium	15	15
kaliums	16	16
kallidin	16	16
kallidins	17	17