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
obtainability	23	23
obtainable	18	18
obtrusively	22	22
obtusely	15	15
obversely	19	19
obviable	19	19
obviously	20	20
obvolute	17	17
occasional	18	18
occasionally	23	23
occidentalize	31	31
occidentalized	33	33
occidentalizes	32	32
occidentalizing	36	36
occipital	19	19
occipitally	24	24
occipitals	20	20
occlude	16	16
occluded	18	18
occludes	17	17
occluding	21	21
occlusal	17	17
occlusion	18	18
occlusions	19	19
occlusive	21	21