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
riffler	14	14
rifflers	15	15
riffles	14	14
riffling	18	18
rifle	9	9
riflebird	17	17
riflebirds	18	18
rifled	11	11
rifleman	16	16
riflemen	16	16
rifler	10	10
rifleries	13	13
riflers	11	11
riflery	13	13
rifles	10	10
rifling	14	14
riflings	15	15
riflip	13	13
riflips	14	14
riftless	12	12
rigamarole	16	16
rigamaroles	17	17
righteously	19	19
rightful	17	17
rightfully	22	22