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
raisable	12	12
rakehell	16	16
rakehells	17	17
rakehelly	19	19
rakishly	17	17
rale	5	5
rales	6	6
rallentando	16	16
rallied	10	10
rallier	9	9
ralliers	10	10
rallies	9	9
ralline	10	10
rally	9	9
rallye	10	10
rallyes	11	11
rallying	15	15
rallyings	16	16
rallyist	12	12
rallyists	13	13
raloxifene	22	22
ralph	11	11
ralphed	14	14
ralphing	17	17
ralphs	12	12