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
overslip	16	16
overslipped	23	23
overslipping	26	26
overslips	17	17
overslipt	17	17
overslow	16	16
oversold	14	14
oversolicitous	23	23
oversoul	14	14
oversouls	15	15
overspecialize	34	34
overspecialized	36	36
overspecializes	35	35
overspeculate	25	25
overspeculated	27	27
overspeculates	26	26
overspeculating	30	30
overspeculation	28	28
overspill	18	18
overspills	19	19
overstimulate	22	22
overstimulated	24	24
overstimulates	23	23
overstimulating	27	27
overstimulation	25	25