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
outvaluing	20	20
outwalk	16	16
outwalked	19	19
outwalking	22	22
outwalks	17	17
outwardly	17	17
outwhirl	15	15
outwhirled	18	18
outwhirling	21	21
outwhirls	16	16
outwile	12	12
outwiled	14	14
outwiles	13	13
outwiling	17	17
outwill	13	13
outwilled	16	16
outwilling	19	19
outwills	14	14
outwrestle	15	15
outwrestled	17	17
outwrestles	16	16
outwrestling	20	20
outyell	12	12
outyelled	15	15
outyelling	18	18