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
reticulum	18	18
reticulums	19	19
retile	7	7
retiled	9	9
retiles	8	8
retiling	12	12
retinacula	16	16
retinaculum	21	21
retinal	9	9
retinals	10	10
retinoblastoma	22	22
retinoblastomas	23	23
retinol	9	9
retinols	10	10
retinotectal	17	17
retinula	11	11
retinulae	12	12
retinular	12	12
retinulas	12	12
retiredly	13	13
retiringly	16	16
retitle	8	8
retitled	10	10
retitles	9	9
retitling	13	13