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
omelette	12	12
omelettes	13	13
omental	12	12
omeprazole	26	26
omeprazoles	27	27
ominously	17	17
omissible	16	16
ommatidial	18	18
omnidirectional	25	25
omnipotently	23	23
omnisciently	23	23
omnivorously	24	24
omphali	16	16
omphaloi	17	17
omphalos	17	17
omphaloskepsis	30	30
oncologic	19	19
oncological	22	22
oncologies	17	17
oncologist	17	17
oncologists	18	18
oncology	17	17
onefold	13	13
oneirically	19	19
onerously	14	14