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
saddling	14	14
sadistically	20	20
sadly	9	9
safelight	17	17
safelights	18	18
safely	12	12
safflower	19	19
safflowers	20	20
safrol	10	10
safrole	11	11
safroles	12	12
safrols	11	11
sagaciously	20	20
sagely	11	11
sagittal	11	11
sagittally	16	16
sahiwal	13	13
sahiwals	14	14
sail	5	5
sailable	13	13
sailboard	14	14
sailboarder	16	16
sailboarders	17	17
sailboarding	20	20
sailboards	15	15