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
rimlands	14	14
rimless	11	11
rimosely	14	14
rimple	13	13
rimpled	15	15
rimples	14	14
rimpling	18	18
rindless	11	11
ringbolt	15	15
ringbolts	16	16
ringhals	14	14
ringhalses	16	16
ringingly	18	18
ringleader	15	15
ringleaders	16	16
ringless	12	12
ringlet	11	11
ringlets	12	12
ringlety	14	14
ringlike	16	16
ringtail	12	12
ringtails	13	13
rinkhals	16	16
rinkhalses	18	18
rinsable	13	13