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
recycle	16	16
recycled	18	18
recycler	17	17
recyclers	18	18
recycles	17	17
recycling	21	21
redactional	17	17
reddle	9	9
reddled	11	11
reddles	10	10
reddling	14	14
redeemable	18	18
redeliver	15	15
redelivered	18	18
redeliveries	18	18
redelivering	21	21
redelivers	16	16
redelivery	18	18
redeploy	15	15
redeployed	18	18
redeploying	21	21
redeployment	23	23
redeployments	24	24
redeploys	16	16
redevelop	18	18