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
kaolinites	16	16
kaolinitic	19	19
kaolins	13	13
kapellmeister	25	25
kapellmeisters	26	26
karakul	17	17
karakuls	18	18
karyologic	22	22
karyological	25	25
karyologies	20	20
karyology	20	20
karyotypically	32	32
kathodal	16	16
kayles	13	13
kazillion	25	25
kazillions	26	26
keblah	16	16
keblahs	17	17
keckle	18	18
keckled	20	20
keckles	19	19
keckling	23	23
keel	9	9
keelage	14	14
keelages	15	15