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
octoploid	17	17
octoploids	18	18
octosyllabic	25	25
octosyllable	23	23
octosyllables	24	24
octuple	15	15
octupled	17	17
octuples	16	16
octuplet	16	16
octuplets	17	17
octuplex	23	23
octupling	20	20
octuply	17	17
octyl	11	11
octyls	12	12
ocular	11	11
ocularist	14	14
ocularists	15	15
ocularly	16	16
oculars	12	12
oculi	10	10
oculist	12	12
oculists	13	13
oculomotor	18	18
oculus	12	12