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
outscolds	15	15
outsell	10	10
outselling	16	16
outsells	11	11
outsleep	13	13
outsleeping	19	19
outsleeps	14	14
outslept	13	13
outslick	17	17
outslicked	20	20
outslicking	23	23
outslicks	18	18
outsmell	14	14
outsmelled	17	17
outsmelling	20	20
outsmells	15	15
outsmelt	13	13
outsmile	13	13
outsmiled	15	15
outsmiles	14	14
outsmiling	18	18
outsold	10	10
outsole	9	9
outsoles	10	10
outsparkle	19	19