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
kelvin	16	16
kelvins	17	17
kennel	13	13
kenneled	16	16
kenneling	19	19
kennelled	18	18
kennelling	21	21
kennels	14	14
kenspeckle	26	26
kentledge	18	18
kentledges	19	19
kephalin	19	19
kephalins	20	20
keratomileuses	23	23
keratomileusis	23	23
keratoplasties	22	22
keratoplasty	22	22
kerflooey	19	19
kerfuffle	24	24
kerfuffles	25	25
kernel	12	12
kerneled	15	15
kerneling	18	18
kernelled	17	17
kernelling	20	20