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
kingliest	17	17
kinglike	20	20
kingliness	19	19
kingly	16	16
kinkily	19	19
kinless	13	13
kinsfolk	21	21
kirtle	11	11
kirtled	13	13
kirtles	12	12
kissable	16	16
kissably	18	18
kistful	16	16
kistfuls	17	17
kitelike	17	17
kitling	15	15
kitlings	16	16
kittel	11	11
kittenishly	21	21
kittle	11	11
kittled	13	13
kittler	12	12
kittles	12	12
kittlest	13	13
kittling	16	16