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
overmilked	23	23
overmilking	26	26
overmilks	21	21
overmodestly	23	23
overmuscled	24	24
overparticular	26	26
overpeopled	23	23
overplaid	18	18
overplaided	21	21
overplaids	19	19
overplan	17	17
overplanned	22	22
overplanning	25	25
overplans	18	18
overplant	18	18
overplanted	21	21
overplanting	24	24
overplants	19	19
overplay	18	18
overplayed	21	21
overplaying	24	24
overplays	19	19
overplied	18	18
overplies	17	17
overplot	16	16