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
unbridles	16	16
unbridling	20	20
unbrilliant	19	19
unbuckle	22	22
unbuckled	24	24
unbuckles	23	23
unbuckling	27	27
unbudgeable	24	24
unbudgeably	26	26
unbudgingly	26	26
unbuild	15	15
unbuildable	23	23
unbuilding	21	21
unbuilds	16	16
unbuilt	14	14
unbulky	20	20
unbundle	17	17
unbundled	19	19
unbundles	18	18
unbundling	22	22
unburnable	21	21
unbusinesslike	26	26
uncalcified	24	24
uncalcined	21	21
uncalculated	24	24