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
philologies	20	20
philologist	20	20
philologists	21	21
philology	20	20
philomel	18	18
philomels	19	19
philosophe	21	21
philosopher	22	22
philosophers	23	23
philosophes	22	22
philosophic	25	25
philosophical	28	28
philosophically	33	33
philosophies	23	23
philosophise	23	23
philosophised	25	25
philosophises	24	24
philosophising	28	28
philosophize	32	32
philosophized	34	34
philosophizer	33	33
philosophizers	34	34
philosophizes	33	33
philosophizing	37	37
philosophy	23	23