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
ruminatively	24	24
rumly	12	12
rumple	14	14
rumpled	16	16
rumples	15	15
rumpless	16	16
rumplier	16	16
rumpliest	17	17
rumpling	19	19
rumply	16	16
rundle	10	10
rundles	11	11
rundlet	11	11
rundlets	12	12
runelike	15	15
rungless	13	13
runkle	13	13
runkled	15	15
runkles	14	14
runkling	18	18
runless	10	10
runlet	9	9
runlets	10	10
runnable	15	15
runnel	10	10