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
unkindliest	20	20
unkindliness	22	22
unkindlinesses	24	24
unkindly	19	19
unkingly	20	20
unknowabilities	29	29
unknowability	29	29
unknowable	24	24
unknowingly	27	27
unknowledgeable	33	33
unlabeled	17	17
unlace	12	12
unlaced	14	14
unlaces	13	13
unlacing	17	17
unlade	10	10
unladed	12	12
unladen	12	12
unlades	11	11
unlading	15	15
unladylike	21	21
unlaid	10	10
unlamented	18	18
unlash	11	11
unlashed	14	14