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
unavailingness	25	25
unavoidable	22	22
unavoidably	24	24
unawarely	17	17
unbalance	19	19
unbalanced	21	21
unbalances	20	20
unbalancing	24	24
unbale	12	12
unbaled	14	14
unbales	13	13
unbaling	17	17
unballasted	19	19
unbearable	19	19
unbearably	21	21
unbeatable	19	19
unbeatably	21	21
unbeautiful	22	22
unbeautifully	27	27
unbecomingly	29	29
unbeholden	20	20
unbelief	17	17
unbeliefs	18	18
unbelievable	26	26
unbelievably	28	28