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
obligates	15	15
obligati	14	14
obligating	19	19
obligation	17	17
obligations	18	18
obligato	14	14
obligatorily	21	21
obligatory	18	18
obligatos	15	15
oblige	12	12
obliged	14	14
obligee	13	13
obligees	14	14
obliger	13	13
obligers	14	14
obliges	13	13
obliging	17	17
obligingly	22	22
obligingness	22	22
obligingnesses	24	24
obligor	13	13
obligors	14	14
oblique	21	21
obliqued	23	23
obliquely	26	26