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
outliving	18	18
outlook	13	13
outlooks	14	14
outlove	13	13
outloved	15	15
outloves	14	14
outloving	18	18
outlying	15	15
outmanipulate	23	23
outmanipulated	25	25
outmanipulates	24	24
outmanipulating	28	28
outmuscle	18	18
outmuscled	20	20
outmuscles	19	19
outmuscling	23	23
outplace	16	16
outplaced	18	18
outplacement	24	24
outplacements	25	25
outplaces	17	17
outplacing	21	21
outplan	13	13
outplanned	18	18
outplanning	21	21