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
runnels	11	11
rural	7	7
ruralise	10	10
ruralised	12	12
ruralises	11	11
ruralising	15	15
ruralism	13	13
ruralisms	14	14
ruralist	10	10
ruralists	11	11
ruralite	10	10
ruralites	11	11
ruralities	12	12
rurality	12	12
ruralize	19	19
ruralized	21	21
ruralizes	20	20
ruralizing	24	24
rurally	12	12
rushlight	17	17
rushlights	18	18
rushlike	16	16
russula	10	10
russulas	11	11
rustable	13	13