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
ruefully	17	17
ruefulness	17	17
ruffianly	20	20
ruffle	14	14
ruffled	16	16
ruffler	15	15
rufflers	16	16
ruffles	15	15
rufflier	16	16
ruffliest	17	17
rufflike	20	20
ruffling	19	19
ruffly	16	16
rugal	9	9
rugalach	17	17
rugelach	17	17
rugelachs	18	18
ruggedly	17	17
ruglike	15	15
rugola	10	10
rugolas	11	11
rugosely	14	14
rugulose	13	13
ruinable	14	14
ruinously	15	15