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
railers	8	8
railhead	12	12
railheads	13	13
railing	11	11
railings	12	12
railleries	12	12
raillery	12	12
railman	12	12
railmen	12	12
railroad	10	10
railroaded	13	13
railroader	12	12
railroaders	13	13
railroading	16	16
railroads	11	11
rails	6	6
railway	13	13
railways	14	14
rainbowlike	23	23
rainfall	14	14
rainfalls	15	15
rainily	11	11
rainless	10	10
rainsquall	23	23
rainsqualls	24	24