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
unleased	12	12
unleash	12	12
unleashed	15	15
unleashes	14	14
unleashing	18	18
unleavened	19	19
unled	9	9
unless	9	9
unlet	8	8
unlethal	14	14
unletted	12	12
unlettered	14	14
unlevel	15	15
unleveled	18	18
unleveling	21	21
unlevelled	20	20
unlevelling	23	23
unlevels	16	16
unlevied	16	16
unliberated	18	18
unlicensed	18	18
unlicked	19	19
unlikable	20	20
unlike	13	13
unlikeable	21	21