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
ophthalmologist	29	29
ophthalmology	29	29
ophthalmoscope	31	31
ophthalmoscopes	32	32
ophthalmoscopic	35	35
ophthalmoscopy	33	33
opinionatedly	22	22
opinionatively	26	26
oppilant	16	16
oppilate	15	15
oppilated	17	17
oppilates	16	16
oppilating	20	20
opportunely	22	22
opposabilities	24	24
opposability	24	24
opposable	19	19
opposeless	17	17
oppositely	19	19
oppositional	20	20
oppressively	25	25
opprobriously	26	26
optatively	20	20
optical	14	14
optically	19	19