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
quickly	27	27
quicksilver	33	33
quiescently	28	28
quietly	20	20
quill	17	17
quillai	19	19
quillaia	20	20
quillaias	21	21
quillais	20	20
quillaja	29	29
quillajas	30	30
quillback	31	31
quillbacks	32	32
quilled	20	20
quillet	19	19
quillets	20	20
quilling	23	23
quillings	24	24
quillow	22	22
quillows	23	23
quills	18	18
quillwork	28	28
quillworks	29	29
quilt	16	16
quilted	19	19