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
kielbasa	16	16
kielbasas	17	17
kielbasi	16	16
kielbasy	18	18
kieselguhr	20	20
kieselguhrs	21	21
kilderkin	20	20
kilderkins	21	21
kilim	13	13
kilims	14	14
kill	10	10
killable	18	18
killdee	14	14
killdeer	15	15
killdeers	16	16
killdees	15	15
killed	13	13
killer	12	12
killers	13	13
killick	20	20
killicks	21	21
killie	12	12
killies	13	13
killifish	20	20
killifishes	22	22