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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
kneeling	17	17
kneels	12	12
kneidel	14	14
kneidels	15	15
kneidlach	21	21
knell	12	12
knelled	15	15
knelling	18	18
knells	13	13
knelt	11	11
knifelike	22	22
knightliness	23	23
knightly	20	20
knobblier	21	21
knobbliest	22	22
knobbly	21	21
knoblike	21	21
knoll	12	12
knolled	15	15
knoller	14	14
knollers	15	15
knolling	18	18
knolls	13	13
knolly	15	15
knothole	16	16