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
religions	13	13
religiose	12	12
religiosities	16	16
religiosity	16	16
religious	13	13
religiously	18	18
religiousness	18	18
reline	8	8
relined	10	10
relines	9	9
relining	13	13
relink	12	12
relinked	15	15
relinking	18	18
relinks	13	13
relinquish	24	24
relinquished	27	27
relinquishes	26	26
relinquishing	30	30
relinquishment	32	32
relinquishments	33	33
reliquaries	22	22
reliquary	22	22
relique	18	18
reliquefied	26	26