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
oedipal	12	12
oedipally	17	17
oeillade	11	11
oeillades	12	12
oenological	19	19
oenologies	14	14
oenologist	14	14
oenologists	15	15
oenology	14	14
oenomel	12	12
oenomels	13	13
oenophile	16	16
oenophiles	17	17
oestriol	9	9
oestriols	10	10
oestrual	10	10
offal	12	12
offals	13	13
offenseless	19	19
offensively	25	25
offhandedly	25	25
officeholder	25	25
officeholders	26	26
official	18	18
officialdom	25	25