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
universalities	21	21
universality	21	21
universalize	28	28
universalized	30	30
universalizes	29	29
universalizing	33	33
universally	21	21
universalness	21	21
universals	17	17
univocal	18	18
univocally	23	23
univocals	19	19
unjoyful	26	26
unjustifiable	32	32
unjustifiably	34	34
unjustly	23	23
unkeeled	16	16
unkennel	17	17
unkenneled	20	20
unkenneling	23	23
unkennelled	22	22
unkennelling	25	25
unkennels	18	18
unkillable	22	22
unkindlier	19	19