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
recoaling	16	16
recoals	11	11
recognizability	36	36
recognizable	31	31
recognizably	33	33
recoil	10	10
recoiled	13	13
recoiler	12	12
recoilers	13	13
recoiling	16	16
recoilless	15	15
recoils	11	11
recollect	17	17
recollected	20	20
recollecting	23	23
recollection	21	21
recollections	22	22
recollects	18	18
recolonization	29	29
recolonizations	30	30
recolonize	24	24
recolonized	26	26
recolonizes	25	25
recolonizing	29	29
recolor	11	11