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
recalcitrancies	26	26
recalcitrancy	26	26
recalcitrant	20	20
recalcitrants	21	21
recalculate	20	20
recalculated	22	22
recalculates	21	21
recalculating	25	25
recalculation	23	23
recalculations	24	24
recalibrate	18	18
recalibrated	20	20
recalibrates	19	19
recalibrating	23	23
recalibration	21	21
recalibrations	22	22
recall	11	11
recallability	24	24
recallable	19	19
recalled	14	14
recaller	13	13
recallers	14	14
recalling	17	17
recalls	12	12
recanalization	29	29