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
redistilled	15	15
redistilling	18	18
redistills	13	13
redleg	10	10
redlegs	11	11
redline	10	10
redlined	12	12
redliner	11	11
redliners	12	12
redlines	11	11
redlining	15	15
redly	9	9
redolence	15	15
redolences	16	16
redolent	11	11
redolently	16	16
redouble	14	14
redoubled	16	16
redoubles	15	15
redoubling	19	19
redoubtable	20	20
redoubtably	22	22
redpoll	13	13
redpolls	14	14
redrill	10	10