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
overvaluing	24	24
overviolent	21	21
overvoltage	22	22
overvoltages	23	23
overweeningly	27	27
overwhelm	22	22
overwhelmed	25	25
overwhelming	28	28
overwhelmingly	33	33
overwhelms	23	23
overwily	18	18
overwithheld	25	25
overwithhold	25	25
overwithholding	31	31
overzeal	22	22
overzealous	26	26
overzealously	31	31
overzealousness	31	31
overzeals	23	23
ovicidal	17	17
oviducal	18	18
oviductal	19	19
ovipositional	22	22
ovoidal	13	13
ovoidals	14	14