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
kraaled	13	13
kraaling	16	16
kraals	11	11
kremlin	16	16
kremlinologist	26	26
kremlinologists	27	27
kremlinology	26	26
kremlins	17	17
kreplach	21	21
kreplech	21	21
krill	11	11
krills	12	12
kruller	14	14
krullers	15	15
krummholz	32	32
kryolite	15	15
kryolites	16	16
kryolith	17	17
kryoliths	18	18
kudlik	17	17
kudliks	18	18
kugel	13	13
kugels	14	14
kulak	15	15
kulaki	16	16