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
republicanized	36	36
republicanizes	35	35
republicanizing	39	39
republicans	23	23
republication	25	25
republications	26	26
republics	20	20
republish	19	19
republished	22	22
republisher	21	21
republishers	22	22
republishes	21	21
republishing	25	25
repugnantly	22	22
repulse	12	12
repulsed	14	14
repulser	13	13
repulsers	14	14
repulses	13	13
repulsing	17	17
repulsion	15	15
repulsions	16	16
repulsive	18	18
repulsively	23	23
repulsiveness	23	23