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
oilcamp	17	17
oilcamps	18	18
oilcan	11	11
oilcans	12	12
oilcloth	15	15
oilcloths	16	16
oilcup	14	14
oilcups	15	15
oiled	7	7
oiler	6	6
oilers	7	7
oilfield	14	14
oilfields	15	15
oilhole	11	11
oilholes	12	12
oilier	7	7
oiliest	8	8
oilily	10	10
oiliness	10	10
oilinesses	12	12
oiling	10	10
oilman	11	11
oilmen	11	11
oilpaper	15	15
oilpapers	16	16