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
ultrashort	14	14
ultrasimple	20	20
ultraslick	20	20
ultraslow	15	15
ultrasmall	17	17
ultrasmart	15	15
ultrasmooth	18	18
ultrasoft	14	14
ultrasonic	16	16
ultrasonically	24	24
ultrasonics	17	17
ultrasonography	27	27
ultrasound	15	15
ultrastructural	23	23
ultrastructure	21	21
ultrastructures	22	22
ultrathin	14	14
ultratiny	14	14
ultraviolence	24	24
ultraviolent	20	20
ultraviolet	18	18
ultrawide	15	15
ulu	6	6
ululant	12	12
ululate	11	11