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
ritornello	13	13
ritornellos	14	14
ritual	8	8
ritualism	14	14
ritualisms	15	15
ritualist	11	11
ritualistic	16	16
ritualistically	24	24
ritualists	12	12
ritualization	25	25
ritualizations	26	26
ritualize	20	20
ritualized	22	22
ritualizes	21	21
ritualizing	25	25
ritually	13	13
rituals	9	9
ritzily	19	19
rival	10	10
rivaled	13	13
rivaling	16	16
rivalled	15	15
rivalling	18	18
rivalries	14	14
rivalrous	15	15