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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
outyells	13	13
outyelp	14	14
outyelped	17	17
outyelping	20	20
outyelps	15	15
outyield	13	13
outyielded	16	16
outyielding	19	19
outyields	14	14
ouzel	16	16
ouzels	17	17
oval	9	9
ovalbumin	22	22
ovalbumins	23	23
ovalities	14	14
ovality	14	14
ovally	14	14
ovalness	14	14
ovalnesses	16	16
ovals	10	10
ovarial	12	12
ovariole	13	13
ovarioles	14	14
ovately	14	14
ovenlike	18	18