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
romeldales	16	16
rondel	9	9
rondelet	11	11
rondelets	12	12
rondelle	12	12
rondelles	13	13
rondels	10	10
ronnel	9	9
ronnels	10	10
roofless	12	12
rooflike	16	16
roofline	13	13
rooflines	14	14
roomful	15	15
roomfuls	16	16
roomily	13	13
roomsful	16	16
rootball	13	13
rootballs	14	14
roothold	12	12
rootholds	13	13
rootle	7	7
rootled	9	9
rootles	8	8
rootless	9	9