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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
relay 8 8
relayed 11 11
relaying 14 14
relays 9 9
relearn 9 9
relearned 12 12
relearning 15 15
relearns 10 10
relearnt 10 10
releasable 15 15
release 8 8
released 10 10
releasee 9 9
releasees 10 10
releaser 9 9
releasers 10 10
releases 9 9
releasing 13 13
releasor 9 9
releasors 10 10
relegate 11 11
relegated 13 13
relegates 12 12
relegating 16 16
relegation 14 14

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