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
organoleptic	22	22
organomercurial	26	26
organometallic	25	25
orgiastically	22	22
orgulous	13	13
orichalc	17	17
orichalcs	18	18
oriel	6	6
oriels	7	7
oriental	10	10
orientalization	27	27
orientalize	22	22
orientalized	24	24
orientalizes	23	23
orientalizing	27	27
orientational	16	16
orientationally	21	21
orificial	16	16
oriflamme	19	19
oriflammes	20	20
original	12	12
originalities	17	17
originality	17	17
originally	17	17
originals	13	13