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
kindlier	15	15
kindliest	16	16
kindliness	18	18
kindlinesses	20	20
kindling	18	18
kindlings	19	19
kindly	15	15
kinematical	23	23
kinematically	28	28
kinesiologies	21	21
kinesiologist	21	21
kinesiologists	22	22
kinesiology	21	21
kinesthetically	29	29
kinetically	23	23
kinetoplast	20	20
kinetoplasts	21	21
kinfolk	20	20
kinfolks	21	21
kingbolt	19	19
kingbolts	20	20
kingless	16	16
kinglet	15	15
kinglets	16	16
kinglier	16	16