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
orchilla	15	15
orchillas	16	16
orchils	13	13
orcinol	12	12
orcinols	13	13
ordeal	8	8
ordeals	9	9
orderable	14	14
orderless	11	11
orderlies	11	11
orderliness	14	14
orderlinesses	16	16
orderly	11	11
ordinal	10	10
ordinals	11	11
ordinarily	15	15
organelle	14	14
organelles	15	15
organically	21	21
organismal	17	17
organismically	27	27
organizable	27	27
organizational	28	28
organochlorine	24	24
organochlorines	25	25