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
quilter	18	18
quilters	19	19
quilting	22	22
quiltings	23	23
quilts	17	17
quincentennial	32	32
quincentennials	33	33
quincuncial	31	31
quincunxial	35	35
quindecillion	31	31
quindecillions	32	32
quinela	19	19
quinelas	20	20
quinella	21	21
quinellas	22	22
quiniela	20	20
quinielas	21	21
quinol	18	18
quinolin	21	21
quinoline	22	22
quinolines	23	23
quinolins	22	22
quinolone	22	22
quinolones	23	23
quinols	19	19