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
oarlike	12	12
oarlock	15	15
oarlocks	16	16
oatlike	12	12
oatmeal	11	11
oatmeals	12	12
obbligati	18	18
obbligato	18	18
obbligatos	19	19
obdurately	18	18
obediently	18	18
obeisantly	17	17
obeli	9	9
obelia	10	10
obelias	11	11
obelise	11	11
obelised	13	13
obelises	12	12
obelising	16	16
obelisk	15	15
obelisks	16	16
obelism	14	14
obelisms	15	15
obelize	20	20
obelized	22	22