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
roundballs	18	18
roundel	11	11
roundelay	15	15
roundelays	16	16
roundels	12	12
roundlet	12	12
roundlets	13	13
roundly	13	13
roundtable	17	17
roundtables	18	18
roupily	14	14
rousable	13	13
rousingly	16	16
routinely	14	14
rovingly	18	18
rowable	14	14
rowdily	14	14
rowel	9	9
roweled	12	12
roweling	15	15
rowelled	14	14
rowelling	17	17
rowels	10	10
rowlock	18	18
rowlocks	19	19