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
sailplaners	17	17
sailplanes	16	16
sailplaning	20	20
sails	6	6
saintlier	11	11
saintliest	12	12
saintlike	15	15
saintliness	14	14
saintly	11	11
sal	4	4
salaam	10	10
salaamed	13	13
salaaming	16	16
salaams	11	11
salability	17	17
salable	12	12
salably	14	14
salacious	14	14
salaciously	19	19
salaciousness	19	19
salacities	14	14
salacity	14	14
salad	7	7
saladang	13	13
saladangs	14	14