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
knotholes	17	17
knotless	14	14
knotlike	18	18
knottily	16	16
knowable	20	20
knowingly	23	23
knowledge	21	21
knowledgeable	29	29
knowledgeably	31	31
knowledges	22	22
knuckle	21	21
knuckleball	30	30
knuckleballer	32	32
knuckleballers	33	33
knuckleballs	31	31
knucklebone	29	29
knucklebones	30	30
knuckled	23	23
knucklehead	28	28
knuckleheaded	31	31
knuckleheads	29	29
knuckler	22	22
knucklers	23	23
knuckles	22	22
knucklier	23	23