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
orology	12	12
oropharyngeal	24	24
orphical	17	17
orphically	22	22
orthoclase	16	16
orthoclases	17	17
orthodontically	26	26
orthodoxly	23	23
orthoepically	25	25
orthogonal	16	16
orthogonalities	21	21
orthogonality	21	21
orthogonalize	28	28
orthogonalized	30	30
orthogonalizes	29	29
orthogonalizing	33	33
orthogonally	21	21
orthographical	27	27
orthomolecular	25	25
orthonormal	18	18
orthopedically	27	27
ortolan	9	9
ortolans	10	10
oscillate	14	14
oscillated	16	16