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
outleaps	13	13
outleapt	13	13
outlearn	11	11
outlearned	14	14
outlearning	17	17
outlearns	12	12
outlearnt	12	12
outled	9	9
outlet	8	8
outlets	9	9
outlie	8	8
outlier	9	9
outliers	10	10
outlies	9	9
outline	10	10
outlined	12	12
outliner	11	11
outliners	12	12
outlines	11	11
outlining	15	15
outlive	13	13
outlived	15	15
outliver	14	14
outlivers	15	15
outlives	14	14