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
officialdoms	26	26
officialese	21	21
officialism	24	24
officialisms	25	25
officially	23	23
officials	19	19
officinal	20	20
offishly	19	19
offline	15	15
offload	15	15
offloaded	18	18
offloading	21	21
offloads	16	16
ogival	13	13
ogle	7	7
ogled	9	9
ogler	8	8
oglers	9	9
ogles	8	8
ogling	12	12
ogrishly	15	15
ohmically	21	21
oil	4	4
oilbird	12	12
oilbirds	13	13