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
optimal	14	14
optimalities	19	19
optimality	19	19
optimally	19	19
optimistically	27	27
optional	13	13
optionalities	18	18
optionality	18	18
optionally	18	18
optionals	14	14
optoelectronic	25	25
optoelectronics	26	26
opulence	17	17
opulences	18	18
opulencies	19	19
opulency	19	19
opulent	13	13
opulently	18	18
opuscula	17	17
opuscule	17	17
opuscules	18	18
opusculum	22	22
oracle	10	10
oracles	11	11
oracular	13	13