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
oversubtle	19	19
oversupplied	25	25
oversupplies	24	24
oversupply	24	24
oversupplying	30	30
overtalk	17	17
overtalkative	26	26
overtalked	20	20
overtalking	23	23
overtalks	18	18
overtly	14	14
overtoil	13	13
overtoiled	16	16
overtoiling	19	19
overtoils	14	14
overutilization	31	31
overutilize	26	26
overutilized	28	28
overutilizes	27	27
overutilizing	31	31
overvaluation	24	24
overvaluations	25	25
overvalue	19	19
overvalued	21	21
overvalues	20	20