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
overcalled	20	20
overcalling	23	23
overcalls	18	18
overcapitalize	34	34
overcapitalized	36	36
overcapitalizes	35	35
overcareful	23	23
overcentralize	32	32
overcentralized	34	34
overcentralizes	33	33
overchill	20	20
overchilled	23	23
overchilling	26	26
overchills	21	21
overcivilized	35	35
overclaim	20	20
overclaimed	23	23
overclaiming	26	26
overclaims	21	21
overclass	17	17
overclasses	19	19
overclassified	26	26
overclassifies	25	25
overclassify	25	25
overclassifying	31	31