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
rubeolas	13	13
ruble	10	10
rubles	11	11
rubli	10	10
rubrical	16	16
rubrically	21	21
rubylike	19	19
ruckle	15	15
ruckled	17	17
ruckles	16	16
ruckling	20	20
rucola	11	11
rucolas	12	12
rudderless	14	14
ruddily	13	13
ruddle	10	10
ruddled	12	12
ruddles	11	11
ruddling	15	15
rudely	11	11
ruderal	10	10
ruderals	11	11
rudimental	17	17
rudimentarily	22	22
rueful	12	12