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
rustical	13	13
rustically	18	18
rusticals	14	14
rusticly	15	15
rustily	11	11
rustle	8	8
rustled	10	10
rustler	9	9
rustlers	10	10
rustles	9	9
rustless	10	10
rustling	13	13
ruthful	15	15
ruthfully	20	20
ruthfulness	20	20
ruthless	12	12
ruthlessly	17	17
ruthlessness	17	17
rutilant	11	11
rutile	8	8
rutiles	9	9
ruttily	11	11
ruttishly	15	15
sabadilla	15	15
sabadillas	16	16