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
recanalizations	30	30
recanalize	24	24
recanalized	26	26
recanalizes	25	25
recanalizing	29	29
recapitalize	28	28
recapitalized	30	30
recapitalizes	29	29
recapitalizing	33	33
recapitulate	20	20
recapitulated	22	22
recapitulates	21	21
recapitulating	25	25
recapitulation	23	23
recapitulations	24	24
recappable	23	23
receivable	21	21
receivables	22	22
recently	15	15
receptacle	20	20
receptacles	21	21
receptively	24	24
recessional	16	16
recessionals	17	17
recessively	21	21