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
oneself	12	12
onlay	9	9
onlays	10	10
onliest	9	9
online	9	9
onload	9	9
onloaded	12	12
onloading	15	15
onloads	10	10
onlooker	14	14
onlookers	15	15
onlooking	18	18
only	8	8
onomastically	24	24
onomatologist	20	20
onomatologists	21	21
onomatology	20	20
onslaught	16	16
onslaughts	17	17
ontically	17	17
ontogenetically	26	26
ontological	19	19
ontologically	24	24
ontologies	14	14
ontologist	14	14