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
rassles	8	8
rassling	12	12
ratable	11	11
ratables	12	12
ratably	13	13
ratal	6	6
ratals	7	7
rataplan	13	13
rataplanned	18	18
rataplanning	21	21
rataplans	14	14
ratatouille	14	14
rateable	12	12
rateably	14	14
ratel	6	6
ratels	7	7
rathole	10	10
ratholes	11	11
rathskeller	19	19
rathskellers	20	20
rational	10	10
rationale	11	11
rationales	12	12
rationalise	13	13
rationalised	15	15