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
ultimata	13	13
ultimate	13	13
ultimated	15	15
ultimately	18	18
ultimateness	18	18
ultimates	14	14
ultimating	18	18
ultimatum	18	18
ultimatums	19	19
ultimo	11	11
ultimogeniture	23	23
ultisol	10	10
ultisols	11	11
ultra	7	7
ultrabasic	18	18
ultrabright	20	20
ultracareful	22	22
ultracasual	18	18
ultracautious	20	20
ultracentrifuge	27	27
ultracheap	20	20
ultrachic	19	19
ultracivilized	34	34
ultraclean	17	17
ultracold	16	16