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
sailboat	12	12
sailboater	14	14
sailboaters	15	15
sailboating	18	18
sailboats	13	13
sailcloth	16	16
sailcloths	17	17
sailed	8	8
sailer	7	7
sailers	8	8
sailfish	14	14
sailfishes	16	16
sailing	11	11
sailings	12	12
sailless	10	10
sailmaker	17	17
sailmakers	18	18
sailor	7	7
sailorly	12	12
sailors	8	8
sailpast	12	12
sailpasts	13	13
sailplane	15	15
sailplaned	17	17
sailplaner	16	16