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
oxlike	18	18
oxlip	16	16
oxlips	17	17
oxtail	14	14
oxtails	15	15
oxyacetylene	28	28
oxygenless	23	23
oxyhemoglobin	34	34
oxyhemoglobins	35	35
oxymoronically	34	34
oxyphil	22	22
oxyphile	23	23
oxyphiles	24	24
oxyphilic	27	27
oxyphils	23	23
oxysalt	17	17
oxysalts	18	18
oxytetracycline	34	34
pablum	17	17
pablums	18	18
pabular	15	15
pabulum	19	19
pabulums	20	20
pachalic	20	20
pachalics	21	21