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
oligomer	14	14
oligomeric	19	19
oligomerization	31	31
oligomers	15	15
oligonucleotide	25	25
oligophagous	23	23
oligophagy	22	22
oligopolies	18	18
oligopolist	18	18
oligopolistic	23	23
oligopolists	19	19
oligopoly	18	18
oligopsonies	19	19
oligopsonistic	24	24
oligopsony	19	19
oligosaccharide	27	27
oligotrophic	23	23
oliguria	12	12
oligurias	13	13
oliguric	15	15
olingo	10	10
olingos	11	11
olio	5	5
olios	6	6
olivaceous	19	19