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
kilovolt	18	18
kilovolts	19	19
kilowatt	16	16
kilowatts	17	17
kilt	9	9
kilted	12	12
kilter	11	11
kilters	12	12
kiltie	11	11
kilties	12	12
kilting	15	15
kiltings	16	16
kiltlike	18	18
kilts	10	10
kilty	12	12
kimberlite	21	21
kimberlites	22	22
kindheartedly	25	25
kindle	13	13
kindled	15	15
kindler	14	14
kindlers	15	15
kindles	14	14
kindless	15	15
kindlessly	20	20