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
olivary	14	14
olive	10	10
olives	11	11
olivine	13	13
olivines	14	14
olivinic	17	17
olivinitic	19	19
olla	6	6
ollas	7	7
ollie	7	7
ollied	9	9
ollieing	13	13
ollies	8	8
ologies	10	10
ologist	10	10
ologists	11	11
ology	10	10
ololiuqui	22	22
ololiuquis	23	23
oloroso	8	8
olorosos	9	9
olympiad	18	18
olympiads	19	19
omelet	10	10
omelets	11	11