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
ankled	13	13
ankles	12	12
anklet	12	12
anklets	13	13
ankling	16	16
ankylosaur	19	19
ankylosaurs	20	20
ankylosaurus	22	22
ankylosauruses	24	24
ankylose	16	16
ankylosed	18	18
ankyloses	17	17
ankylosing	21	21
ankylosis	17	17
ankylostomiases	26	26
ankylostomiasis	26	26
ankylotic	20	20
anlace	11	11
anlaces	12	12
anlage	10	10
anlagen	12	12
anlages	11	11
anlas	7	7
anlases	9	9
annal	8	8