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
ocelot	10	10
ocelots	11	11
ochlocracies	24	24
ochlocracy	24	24
ochlocrat	18	18
ochlocratic	23	23
ochlocratical	26	26
ochlocrats	19	19
ocotillo	13	13
ocotillos	14	14
octagonal	16	16
octagonally	21	21
octahedral	17	17
octahedrally	22	22
octal	9	9
octangle	15	15
octangles	16	16
octanol	12	12
octanols	13	13
octantal	13	13
octaval	15	15
octillion	15	15
octillions	16	16
octodecillion	23	23
octodecillions	24	24