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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
raftable	15	15
ragdoll	12	12
ragdolls	13	13
rageful	14	14
raggedly	16	16
raggle	11	11
raggles	12	12
ragingly	16	16
raglan	10	10
raglans	11	11
ragtail	10	10
rail	5	5
railbed	12	12
railbeds	13	13
railbird	13	13
railbirds	14	14
railbus	12	12
railbuses	14	14
railbusses	15	15
railcar	11	11
railcard	13	13
railcards	14	14
railcars	12	12
railed	8	8
railer	7	7