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
opal	8	8
opalesce	15	15
opalesced	17	17
opalescence	22	22
opalescences	23	23
opalescent	18	18
opalescently	23	23
opalesces	16	16
opalescing	20	20
opaline	12	12
opalines	13	13
opals	9	9
opaquely	24	24
openabilities	21	21
openability	21	21
openable	16	16
openhandedly	24	24
openheartedly	23	23
openly	13	13
openmouthedly	27	27
operabilities	20	20
operability	20	20
operable	15	15
operably	17	17
operantly	16	16