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
rototiller	12	12
rototillers	13	13
rototilling	16	16
rototills	11	11
rottenly	12	12
rottweiler	14	14
rottweilers	15	15
rotundly	14	14
rouble	11	11
roubles	12	12
roughleg	16	16
roughlegs	17	17
roughly	15	15
rouille	10	10
rouilles	11	11
roulade	10	10
roulades	11	11
rouleau	10	10
rouleaus	11	11
rouleaux	18	18
roulette	10	10
rouletted	12	12
roulettes	11	11
rouletting	15	15
roundball	17	17