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
oldies	8	8
oldish	10	10
oldness	10	10
oldnesses	12	12
olds	6	6
oldsquaw	23	23
oldsquaws	24	24
oldster	9	9
oldsters	10	10
oldstyle	13	13
oldstyles	14	14
oldwife	15	15
oldwives	17	17
oldy	8	8
ole	4	4
olea	5	5
oleaginous	15	15
oleaginously	20	20
oleaginousness	20	20
oleander	11	11
oleanders	12	12
oleandomycin	24	24
oleandomycins	25	25
oleaster	9	9
oleasters	10	10