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
kallikrein	21	21
kallikreins	22	22
kalmia	14	14
kalmias	15	15
kalong	14	14
kalongs	15	15
kalpa	13	13
kalpac	17	17
kalpacs	18	18
kalpak	18	18
kalpaks	19	19
kalpas	14	14
kalyptra	18	18
kalyptras	19	19
kamala	14	14
kamalas	15	15
kantele	13	13
kanteles	14	14
kaoliang	16	16
kaoliangs	17	17
kaolin	12	12
kaoline	13	13
kaolines	14	14
kaolinic	17	17
kaolinite	15	15