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
outplans	14	14
outplay	14	14
outplayed	17	17
outplaying	20	20
outplays	15	15
outplod	13	13
outplodded	18	18
outplodding	21	21
outplods	14	14
outplot	12	12
outplots	13	13
outplotted	16	16
outplotting	19	19
outpolitick	23	23
outpoliticked	26	26
outpoliticking	29	29
outpoliticks	24	24
outpoll	13	13
outpolled	16	16
outpolling	19	19
outpolls	14	14
outpopulate	20	20
outpopulated	22	22
outpopulates	21	21
outpopulating	25	25