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
rhymeless	17	17
rhyolite	13	13
rhyolites	14	14
rhyolitic	17	17
rhythmical	23	23
rhythmically	28	28
rial	5	5
rials	6	6
rialto	7	7
rialtos	8	8
riantly	11	11
ribald	11	11
ribalder	13	13
ribaldest	14	14
ribaldly	16	16
ribaldries	15	15
ribaldry	15	15
ribalds	12	12
ribbonlike	22	22
ribless	11	11
riblet	10	10
riblets	11	11
riblike	15	15
riboflavin	22	22
ribonuclease	21	21