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
outlandishness	21	21
outlands	12	12
outlast	9	9
outlasted	12	12
outlasting	15	15
outlasts	10	10
outlaugh	15	15
outlaughed	18	18
outlaughing	21	21
outlaughs	16	16
outlaw	11	11
outlawed	14	14
outlawing	17	17
outlawries	15	15
outlawry	15	15
outlaws	12	12
outlay	10	10
outlaying	16	16
outlays	11	11
outlead	10	10
outleading	16	16
outleads	11	11
outleap	12	12
outleaped	15	15
outleaping	18	18