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
wholenesses	18	18
wholes	12	12
wholesale	16	16
wholesaled	18	18
wholesaler	17	17
wholesalers	18	18
wholesales	17	17
wholesaling	21	21
wholesome	18	18
wholesomely	23	23
wholesomeness	23	23
wholesomenesses	25	25
wholesomer	19	19
wholesomest	20	20
wholism	16	16
wholisms	17	17
wholly	15	15
whoopla	16	16
whooplas	17	17
whorl	11	11
whorled	14	14
whorling	17	17
whorls	12	12
whortle	13	13
whortleberries	23	23