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
overlengthening	29	29
overlengthens	24	24
overlent	14	14
overlet	12	12
overlets	13	13
overletting	19	19
overlewd	17	17
overlie	12	12
overlies	13	13
overlight	18	18
overlighted	21	21
overlighting	24	24
overlights	19	19
overlit	12	12
overliteral	17	17
overliterary	19	19
overlive	17	17
overlived	19	19
overlives	18	18
overliving	22	22
overload	14	14
overloaded	17	17
overloading	20	20
overloads	15	15
overlong	16	16