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
whaleboat	18	18
whaleboats	19	19
whalebone	19	19
whalebones	20	20
whaled	13	13
whalelike	20	20
whaleman	18	18
whalemen	18	18
whaler	12	12
whalers	13	13
whales	12	12
whaling	16	16
whalings	17	17
whatchamacallit	33	33
wheal	11	11
wheals	12	12
wheatland	17	17
wheatlands	18	18
wheedle	14	14
wheedled	16	16
wheedler	15	15
wheedlers	16	16
wheedles	15	15
wheedling	19	19
wheel	11	11