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
racily	12	12
rackful	19	19
rackfuls	20	20
rackingly	22	22
rackle	14	14
raclette	12	12
raclettes	13	13
racquetball	29	29
racquetballs	30	30
raddle	9	9
raddled	11	11
raddles	10	10
raddling	14	14
radiable	13	13
radial	8	8
radiale	9	9
radialia	10	10
radially	13	13
radials	9	9
radiantly	14	14
radiately	13	13
radiational	14	14
radiationless	16	16
radical	12	12
radicalise	15	15