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
keitloas	13	13
kelep	13	13
keleps	14	14
kelim	13	13
kelims	14	14
kellies	13	13
kelly	13	13
keloid	12	12
keloidal	15	15
keloids	13	13
kelp	12	12
kelped	15	15
kelpfish	21	21
kelpfishes	23	23
kelpie	14	14
kelpies	15	15
kelping	18	18
kelps	13	13
kelpy	15	15
kelson	12	12
kelsons	13	13
kelt	9	9
kelter	11	11
kelters	12	12
kelts	10	10