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
waterwheels	20	20
wattle	10	10
wattlebird	18	18
wattlebirds	19	19
wattled	12	12
wattles	11	11
wattless	12	12
wattling	15	15
waul	9	9
wauled	12	12
wauling	15	15
wauls	10	10
wavelength	23	23
wavelengths	24	24
waveless	16	16
wavelet	15	15
wavelets	16	16
wavelike	20	20
waveringly	23	23
wavicle	18	18
wavicles	19	19
wavily	16	16
wawl	11	11
wawled	14	14
wawling	17	17