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
radiolysis	14	14
radiolytic	17	17
radiometrically	26	26
radionuclide	20	20
radionuclides	21	21
radiotelegraph	23	23
radiotelegraphy	26	26
radiotelemetric	23	23
radiotelemetry	21	21
radiotelephone	22	22
radiotelephones	23	23
radiotelephony	24	24
radula	9	9
radulae	10	10
radular	10	10
radulas	10	10
raffishly	20	20
raffle	13	13
raffled	15	15
raffler	14	14
rafflers	15	15
raffles	14	14
rafflesia	16	16
rafflesias	17	17
raffling	18	18