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
outglow	14	14
outglowed	17	17
outglowing	20	20
outglows	15	15
outhaul	12	12
outhauls	13	13
outhowl	14	14
outhowled	17	17
outhowling	20	20
outhowls	15	15
outhustle	14	14
outhustled	16	16
outhustles	15	15
outhustling	19	19
outkill	14	14
outkilled	17	17
outkilling	20	20
outkills	15	15
outlaid	10	10
outlain	10	10
outland	11	11
outlander	13	13
outlanders	14	14
outlandish	16	16
outlandishly	21	21