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
ululated	13	13
ululates	12	12
ululating	16	16
ululation	14	14
ululations	15	15
ulus	7	7
ulva	10	10
ulvas	11	11
umbel	13	13
umbeled	16	16
umbellar	17	17
umbellate	18	18
umbelled	18	18
umbellet	17	17
umbellets	18	18
umbellifer	22	22
umbelliferous	26	26
umbels	14	14
umbilical	21	21
umbilicals	22	22
umbilicate	21	21
umbilicated	23	23
umbilication	24	24
umbilici	19	19
umbilicus	21	21