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
originatively	23	23
orinasal	10	10
orinasals	11	11
oriole	7	7
orioles	8	8
orismological	23	23
orismology	18	18
orle	5	5
orles	6	6
orlop	9	9
orlops	10	10
ormolu	11	11
ormolus	12	12
ornamental	16	16
ornamentally	21	21
ornamentals	17	17
ornately	12	12
ornithologic	21	21
ornithological	24	24
ornithologies	19	19
ornithologist	19	19
ornithologists	20	20
ornithology	19	19
orographical	23	23
orologies	12	12