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
generable	16	16
general	11	11
generalisation	19	19
generalisations	20	20
generalise	14	14
generalised	16	16
generalises	15	15
generalising	19	19
generalissimo	20	20
generalissimos	21	21
generalist	14	14
generalists	15	15
generalities	16	16
generality	16	16
generalizable	30	30
generalization	28	28
generalizations	29	29
generalize	23	23
generalized	25	25
generalizer	24	24
generalizers	25	25
generalizes	24	24
generalizing	28	28
generally	16	16
generals	12	12