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
overhandle	19	19
overhandled	21	21
overhandles	20	20
overhandling	24	24
overhaul	16	16
overhauled	19	19
overhauling	22	22
overhauls	17	17
overheld	16	16
overhold	16	16
overholding	22	22
overholds	17	17
overholy	17	17
overidealize	27	27
overidealized	29	29
overidealizes	28	28
overidealizing	32	32
overidle	14	14
overindulge	21	21
overindulged	23	23
overindulgence	28	28
overindulgences	29	29
overindulgent	24	24
overindulges	22	22
overindulging	26	26