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
yearlong	14	14
yearly	11	11
yearningly	19	19
yeastily	13	13
yeastlike	16	16
yeelin	10	10
yeelins	11	11
yeld	8	8
yelk	11	11
yelks	12	12
yell	8	8
yelled	11	11
yeller	10	10
yellers	11	11
yelling	14	14
yellings	15	15
yellow	13	13
yellowcake	24	24
yellowed	16	16
yellower	15	15
yellowest	16	16
yellowfin	20	20
yellowhammer	27	27
yellowhammers	28	28
yellowing	19	19