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
overruling	19	19
oversale	13	13
oversales	14	14
oversalt	13	13
oversalted	16	16
oversalting	19	19
oversalts	14	14
overscale	17	17
overscaled	19	19
overscrupulous	28	28
oversell	14	14
overselling	20	20
oversells	15	15
overseriously	21	21
oversimple	21	21
oversimplified	29	29
oversimplifies	28	28
oversimplify	28	28
oversimplifying	34	34
oversimplistic	28	28
oversimply	23	23
oversleep	17	17
oversleeping	23	23
oversleeps	18	18
overslept	17	17