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
obliqueness	26	26
obliquenesses	28	28
obliques	22	22
obliquing	26	26
obliquities	25	25
obliquity	25	25
obliterate	14	14
obliterated	16	16
obliterates	15	15
obliterating	19	19
obliteration	17	17
obliterations	18	18
obliterative	20	20
obliterator	15	15
obliterators	16	16
oblivion	17	17
oblivions	18	18
oblivious	18	18
obliviously	23	23
obliviousness	23	23
obliviousnesses	25	25
oblong	13	13
oblongly	18	18
oblongs	14	14
obloquies	23	23