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
outbulging	21	21
outbulk	17	17
outbulked	20	20
outbulking	23	23
outbulks	18	18
outbullied	18	18
outbullies	17	17
outbully	17	17
outbullying	23	23
outcall	13	13
outcalls	14	14
outcavil	17	17
outcaviled	20	20
outcaviling	23	23
outcavilled	22	22
outcavilling	25	25
outcavils	18	18
outclass	13	13
outclassed	16	16
outclasses	15	15
outclassing	19	19
outclimb	19	19
outclimbed	22	22
outclimbing	25	25
outclimbs	20	20