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
whiptail	17	17
whiptails	18	18
whirl	11	11
whirled	14	14
whirler	13	13
whirlers	14	14
whirlier	14	14
whirlies	14	14
whirliest	15	15
whirligig	19	19
whirligigs	20	20
whirling	17	17
whirlpool	19	19
whirlpools	20	20
whirls	12	12
whirlwind	20	20
whirlwinds	21	21
whirly	14	14
whirlybird	22	22
whirlybirds	23	23
whisperingly	26	26
whistle	13	13
whistleable	21	21
whistled	15	15
whistler	14	14