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
overexplaining	33	33
overexplains	28	28
overexplicit	30	30
overexploit	26	26
overexploited	29	29
overexploiting	32	32
overexploits	27	27
overfamiliar	23	23
overfamiliarity	28	28
overfertilize	30	30
overfertilized	32	32
overfertilizes	31	31
overfertilizing	35	35
overfill	17	17
overfilled	20	20
overfilling	23	23
overfills	18	18
overflew	19	19
overflies	17	17
overflight	22	22
overflights	23	23
overflow	19	19
overflowed	22	22
overflowing	25	25
overflown	21	21