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
unexpectedly	31	31
unexplainable	31	31
unexplained	26	26
unexploded	25	25
unexploited	25	25
unexplored	24	24
unfadingly	22	22
unfailing	18	18
unfailingly	23	23
unfairly	16	16
unfaithful	22	22
unfaithfully	27	27
unfaithfulness	27	27
unfallen	16	16
unfalsifiable	26	26
unfaltering	20	20
unfalteringly	25	25
unfamiliar	19	19
unfamiliarity	24	24
unfamiliarly	24	24
unfashionable	25	25
unfashionably	27	27
unfathomable	26	26
unfathomably	28	28
unfavorable	24	24