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
rightfulness	22	22
rightly	14	14
rigidly	13	13
rigmarole	15	15
rigmaroles	16	16
rigorously	16	16
rijsttafel	23	23
rijsttafels	24	24
rile	5	5
riled	7	7
riles	6	6
riley	8	8
rilievi	12	12
rilievo	12	12
riling	10	10
rill	6	6
rille	7	7
rilled	9	9
rilles	8	8
rillet	8	8
rillets	9	9
rillettes	11	11
rilling	12	12
rills	7	7
rimland	13	13