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
unbeliever	20	20
unbelievers	21	21
unbelieving	24	24
unbelievingly	29	29
unbelligerent	23	23
unbeloved	20	20
unbelt	12	12
unbelted	15	15
unbelting	18	18
unbelts	13	13
unbendable	21	21
unbiblical	23	23
unbilled	16	16
unblamed	18	18
unbleached	22	22
unblemished	23	23
unblenched	23	23
unblended	18	18
unblessed	16	16
unblest	13	13
unblind	15	15
unblinded	18	18
unblinding	21	21
unblinds	16	16
unblinkered	23	23