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
olestras	9	9
oleum	10	10
oleums	11	11
olfaction	17	17
olfactions	18	18
olfactometer	22	22
olfactometers	23	23
olfactorily	21	21
olfactory	18	18
olibanum	17	17
olibanums	18	18
olicook	15	15
olicooks	16	16
oligarch	16	16
oligarchic	21	21
oligarchical	24	24
oligarchies	19	19
oligarchs	17	17
oligarchy	19	19
oligochaete	19	19
oligochaetes	20	20
oligoclase	17	17
oligoclases	18	18
oligodendrocyte	26	26
oligodendroglia	24	24