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
owlishnesses	19	19
owllike	16	16
owls	8	8
owly	10	10
ownable	15	15
oxacillin	22	22
oxacillins	23	23
oxalacetate	22	22
oxalacetates	23	23
oxalate	15	15
oxalated	17	17
oxalates	16	16
oxalating	20	20
oxalic	17	17
oxalis	14	14
oxalises	16	16
oxaloacetate	23	23
oxaloacetates	24	24
oxazole	24	24
oxazoles	25	25
oxblood	19	19
oxbloods	20	20
oxidable	20	20
oxidatively	26	26
oxidizable	31	31