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
overbill	17	17
overbilled	20	20
overbilling	23	23
overbills	18	18
overbleach	23	23
overbleached	26	26
overbleaches	25	25
overbleaching	29	29
overblew	19	19
overblouse	19	19
overblouses	20	20
overblow	19	19
overblowing	25	25
overblown	21	21
overblows	20	20
overboil	16	16
overboiled	19	19
overboiling	22	22
overboils	17	17
overbold	17	17
overbuild	19	19
overbuilding	25	25
overbuilds	20	20
overbuilt	18	18
overcall	17	17