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
wheelwright	24	24
wheelwrights	25	25
wheeple	16	16
wheepled	18	18
wheeples	17	17
wheepling	21	21
wheezily	25	25
whelk	15	15
whelkier	18	18
whelkiest	19	19
whelks	16	16
whelky	18	18
whelm	14	14
whelmed	17	17
whelming	20	20
whelms	15	15
whelp	14	14
whelped	17	17
whelping	20	20
whelps	15	15
wherewithal	22	22
wheylike	20	20
whiffle	19	19
whiffled	21	21
whiffler	20	20