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
rulable	13	13
rule	6	6
ruled	8	8
ruleless	11	11
ruler	7	7
rulers	8	8
rulership	16	16
rulerships	17	17
rules	7	7
rulier	8	8
ruliest	9	9
ruling	11	11
rulings	12	12
ruly	8	8
rumble	14	14
rumbled	16	16
rumbler	15	15
rumblers	16	16
rumbles	15	15
rumbling	19	19
rumblings	20	20
rumbly	16	16
rumbustiously	25	25
ruminal	13	13
ruminantly	19	19