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
ribonucleases	22	22
ribonucleoside	24	24
ribonucleosides	25	25
ribonucleotide	24	24
ribonucleotides	25	25
ribosomal	16	16
ribulose	13	13
ribuloses	14	14
richly	14	14
rickettsial	19	19
rictal	10	10
ridable	12	12
riddle	9	9
riddled	11	11
riddler	10	10
riddlers	11	11
riddles	10	10
riddling	14	14
rideable	13	13
riderless	11	11
ridgel	10	10
ridgeline	14	14
ridgelines	15	15
ridgeling	16	16
ridgelings	17	17