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
rappeled	16	16
rappeling	19	19
rappelled	18	18
rappelling	21	21
rappels	14	14
rapscallion	20	20
rapscallions	21	21
raptly	12	12
raptorial	13	13
rapturously	19	19
rarefactional	21	21
rarely	9	9
rascal	10	10
rascalities	15	15
rascality	15	15
rascally	15	15
rascals	11	11
rashlike	15	15
rashly	11	11
rasorial	9	9
raspingly	18	18
rassle	7	7
rassled	9	9
rassler	8	8
rasslers	9	9