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
sacrificially	26	26
sacrilege	15	15
sacrileges	16	16
sacrilegious	19	19
sacrilegiously	24	24
sacroiliac	17	17
sacroiliacs	18	18
saddle	9	9
saddlebag	17	17
saddlebags	18	18
saddlebow	18	18
saddlebows	19	19
saddlebred	17	17
saddlebreds	18	18
saddlecloth	20	20
saddlecloths	21	21
saddled	11	11
saddleless	14	14
saddler	10	10
saddleries	13	13
saddlers	11	11
saddlery	13	13
saddles	10	10
saddletree	13	13
saddletrees	14	14