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
rootlessness	14	14
rootlet	8	8
rootlets	9	9
rootlike	13	13
rootling	12	12
ropable	14	14
ropelike	16	16
ropewalk	19	19
ropewalker	21	21
ropewalkers	22	22
ropewalks	20	20
ropily	12	12
roquelaure	22	22
roquelaures	23	23
rorqual	18	18
rorquals	19	19
roseately	12	12
rosebowl	15	15
rosebowls	16	16
roselike	13	13
rosella	9	9
rosellas	10	10
roselle	9	9
roselles	10	10
rosemaling	17	17