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
keyholes	17	17
keyless	14	14
keypal	16	16
keypals	17	17
khalif	16	16
khalifa	17	17
khalifas	18	18
khalifs	17	17
khedival	20	20
khedivial	21	21
kibble	17	17
kibbled	19	19
kibbles	18	18
kibbling	22	22
kibla	13	13
kiblah	16	16
kiblahs	17	17
kiblas	14	14
kickable	23	23
kickball	24	24
kickballs	25	25
kiddingly	21	21
kidlike	17	17
kidlit	12	12
kidlits	13	13