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
retallying	17	17
retell	8	8
reteller	10	10
retellers	11	11
retelling	14	14
retellings	15	15
retells	9	9
retentively	19	19
retial	7	7
reticently	17	17
reticle	11	11
reticles	12	12
reticula	13	13
reticular	14	14
reticulate	15	15
reticulated	17	17
reticulately	20	20
reticulates	16	16
reticulating	20	20
reticulation	18	18
reticulations	19	19
reticule	13	13
reticules	14	14
reticulocyte	22	22
reticulocytes	23	23