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
obsessional	16	16
obsessionally	21	21
obsessively	21	21
obsolesce	16	16
obsolesced	18	18
obsolescence	23	23
obsolescences	24	24
obsolescent	19	19
obsolescently	24	24
obsolesces	17	17
obsolescing	21	21
obsolete	12	12
obsoleted	14	14
obsoletely	17	17
obsoleteness	17	17
obsoletenesses	19	19
obsoletes	13	13
obsoleting	17	17
obstacle	15	15
obstacles	16	16
obstetrical	18	18
obstetrically	23	23
obstinately	18	18
obstreperously	24	24
obtainabilities	23	23