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
occult	14	14
occultation	20	20
occultations	21	21
occulted	17	17
occulter	16	16
occulters	17	17
occulting	20	20
occultism	20	20
occultisms	21	21
occultist	17	17
occultists	18	18
occultly	19	19
occults	15	15
occupational	24	24
occupationally	29	29
oceanographical	30	30
oceanologies	19	19
oceanologist	19	19
oceanologists	20	20
oceanology	19	19
ocellar	12	12
ocellate	13	13
ocelli	11	11
ocellus	13	13
oceloid	12	12