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
ridgels	11	11
ridgepole	16	16
ridgepoles	17	17
ridgil	10	10
ridgils	11	11
ridgling	15	15
ridglings	16	16
ridicule	14	14
ridiculed	16	16
ridiculer	15	15
ridiculers	16	16
ridicules	15	15
ridiculing	19	19
ridiculous	17	17
ridiculously	22	22
ridiculousness	22	22
ridley	10	10
ridleys	11	11
riel	5	5
riels	6	6
riesling	12	12
rieslings	13	13
rifely	12	12
riffle	13	13
riffled	15	15