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
unlashes	13	13
unlashing	17	17
unlatch	15	15
unlatched	18	18
unlatches	17	17
unlatching	21	21
unlaundered	18	18
unlawful	19	19
unlawfully	24	24
unlawfulness	24	24
unlawfulnesses	26	26
unlay	10	10
unlaying	16	16
unlays	11	11
unlead	10	10
unleaded	13	13
unleadeds	14	14
unleading	16	16
unleads	11	11
unlearn	11	11
unlearnable	19	19
unlearned	14	14
unlearning	17	17
unlearns	12	12
unlearnt	12	12