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
knuckliest	24	24
knuckling	26	26
knuckly	23	23
knurl	12	12
knurled	15	15
knurlier	15	15
knurliest	16	16
knurling	18	18
knurls	13	13
knurly	15	15
koala	10	10
koalas	11	11
kobold	15	15
kobolds	16	16
koel	9	9
koels	10	10
kohl	11	11
kohlrabi	18	18
kohlrabies	20	20
kohls	12	12
kola	9	9
kolacky	21	21
kolas	10	10
kolbasi	15	15
kolbasis	16	16