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
umbilicuses	23	23
umbles	14	14
umbonal	16	16
umbrageously	25	25
umbral	14	14
umbrella	17	17
umbrellaed	20	20
umbrellaing	23	23
umbrellas	18	18
umlaut	12	12
umlauted	15	15
umlauting	18	18
umlauts	13	13
unabashedly	22	22
unabatedly	19	19
unable	12	12
unacademically	30	30
unacceptability	32	32
unacceptable	27	27
unacceptably	29	29
unacclimated	25	25
unacclimatized	36	36
unaccountable	27	27
unaccountably	29	29
unacculturated	26	26