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
ovoli	10	10
ovolo	10	10
ovolos	11	11
ovoviviparously	34	34
ovular	12	12
ovulary	15	15
ovulate	13	13
ovulated	15	15
ovulates	14	14
ovulating	18	18
ovulation	16	16
ovulations	17	17
ovulatory	17	17
ovule	11	11
ovules	12	12
owl	7	7
owleries	12	12
owlery	12	12
owlet	9	9
owlets	10	10
owlier	10	10
owliest	11	11
owlish	12	12
owlishly	17	17
owlishness	17	17