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
ostensibly	17	17
ostensively	19	19
ostentatiously	19	19
osteoblast	14	14
osteoblastic	19	19
osteoblasts	15	15
osteoclast	14	14
osteoclastic	19	19
osteoclasts	15	15
osteological	19	19
osteologies	14	14
osteologist	14	14
osteologists	15	15
osteology	14	14
osteomalacia	19	19
osteomalacias	20	20
osteomyelitides	22	22
osteomyelitis	19	19
osteopathically	27	27
osteoplastic	19	19
osteoplasties	17	17
osteoplasty	17	17
ostiolar	9	9
ostiole	8	8
ostioles	9	9