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
salads	8	8
salal	7	7
salals	8	8
salamander	16	16
salamanders	17	17
salamandrine	19	19
salami	10	10
salamis	11	11
salariat	9	9
salariats	10	10
salaried	10	10
salaries	9	9
salary	9	9
salarying	15	15
salaryman	16	16
salarymen	16	16
salat	6	6
salats	7	7
salchow	16	16
salchows	17	17
sale	5	5
saleable	13	13
saleably	15	15
salep	9	9
saleps	10	10