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
quinquennial	36	36
quinquennially	41	41
quinquennials	37	37
quintal	19	19
quintals	20	20
quintessential	27	27
quintile	20	20
quintiles	21	21
quintillion	25	25
quintillions	26	26
quintillionth	29	29
quintillionths	30	30
quintuple	25	25
quintupled	27	27
quintuples	26	26
quintuplet	26	26
quintuplets	27	27
quintuplicate	32	32
quintuplicated	34	34
quintuplicates	33	33
quintuplicating	37	37
quintupling	30	30
quirkily	25	25
quisling	22	22
quislingism	28	28