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
unblinking	24	24
unblinkingly	29	29
unblock	20	20
unblocked	23	23
unblocking	26	26
unblocks	21	21
unbloody	17	17
unblushing	22	22
unblushingly	27	27
unboiled	15	15
unbolt	12	12
unbolted	15	15
unbolting	18	18
unbolts	13	13
unbottle	14	14
unbottled	16	16
unbottles	15	15
unbottling	19	19
unbowdlerized	33	33
unbreachable	26	26
unbreakable	24	24
unbreathable	23	23
unbridgeable	24	24
unbridle	15	15
unbridled	17	17