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
retackled	18	18
retackles	17	17
retackling	21	21
retail	7	7
retailed	10	10
retailer	9	9
retailers	10	10
retailing	13	13
retailings	14	14
retailor	9	9
retailored	12	12
retailoring	15	15
retailors	10	10
retails	8	8
retaliate	10	10
retaliated	12	12
retaliates	11	11
retaliating	15	15
retaliation	13	13
retaliations	14	14
retaliative	16	16
retaliatory	14	14
retallied	12	12
retallies	11	11
retally	11	11