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
outsparkled	21	21
outsparkles	20	20
outsparkling	24	24
outspell	14	14
outspelled	17	17
outspelling	20	20
outspells	15	15
outspelt	13	13
outspokenly	23	23
outstandingly	22	22
outsulk	14	14
outsulked	17	17
outsulking	20	20
outsulks	15	15
outtalk	13	13
outtalked	16	16
outtalking	19	19
outtalks	14	14
outtell	10	10
outtelling	16	16
outtells	11	11
outtold	10	10
outvalue	15	15
outvalued	17	17
outvalues	16	16