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
uglifying	21	21
uglily	13	13
ugliness	13	13
uglinesses	15	15
ugly	10	10
uhlan	10	10
uhlans	11	11
ukelele	14	14
ukeleles	15	15
ukulele	15	15
ukuleles	16	16
ulama	10	10
ulamas	11	11
ulan	7	7
ulans	8	8
ulcer	10	10
ulcerate	13	13
ulcerated	15	15
ulcerates	14	14
ulcerating	18	18
ulceration	16	16
ulcerations	17	17
ulcerative	19	19
ulcered	13	13
ulcering	16	16