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
rattail	8	8
rattails	9	9
rattily	10	10
rattle	7	7
rattlebrain	16	16
rattlebrained	19	19
rattlebrains	17	17
rattled	9	9
rattler	8	8
rattlers	9	9
rattles	8	8
rattlesnake	17	17
rattlesnakes	18	18
rattletrap	14	14
rattletraps	15	15
rattlier	9	9
rattliest	10	10
rattling	12	12
rattlingly	17	17
rattlings	13	13
rattly	9	9
raucously	17	17
raunchily	19	19
rauwolfia	17	17
rauwolfias	18	18