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
oilproof	15	15
oils	5	5
oilseed	9	9
oilseeds	10	10
oilskin	13	13
oilskins	14	14
oilstone	10	10
oilstones	11	11
oiltight	13	13
oilway	12	12
oilways	13	13
oily	7	7
oinologies	14	14
oinology	14	14
oinomel	12	12
oinomels	13	13
olallieberries	20	20
olallieberry	20	20
old	5	5
olde	6	6
olden	8	8
older	7	7
oldest	8	8
oldfangled	20	20
oldie	7	7