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
ravel	10	10
raveled	13	13
raveler	12	12
ravelers	13	13
ravelin	13	13
raveling	16	16
ravelings	17	17
ravelins	14	14
ravelled	15	15
raveller	14	14
ravellers	15	15
ravelling	18	18
ravellings	19	19
ravelly	15	15
ravelment	18	18
ravelments	19	19
ravels	11	11
ravenously	19	19
ravingly	18	18
ravioli	12	12
raviolis	13	13
ravishingly	23	23
rawly	11	11
rayless	10	10
raylessness	15	15