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
rivalry	14	14
rivals	11	11
rivetingly	20	20
rivulet	13	13
rivulets	14	14
rivulose	14	14
rivulus	14	14
rivuluses	16	16
riyal	8	8
riyals	9	9
roadability	18	18
roadblock	21	21
roadblocked	24	24
roadblocking	27	27
roadblocks	22	22
roadholding	19	19
roadkill	15	15
roadkills	16	16
roadless	10	10
roaringly	15	15
robalo	10	10
robalos	11	11
roble	9	9
robles	10	10
robocall	16	16