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
saleratus	11	11
saleratuses	13	13
saleroom	12	12
salerooms	13	13
sales	6	6
salesclerk	19	19
salesclerks	20	20
salesladies	14	14
saleslady	14	14
salesman	13	13
salesmanship	22	22
salesmen	13	13
salespeople	19	19
salesperson	16	16
salespersons	17	17
salesroom	13	13
salesrooms	14	14
saleswoman	18	18
saleswomen	18	18
salic	9	9
salicin	12	12
salicine	13	13
salicines	14	14
salicins	13	13
salicylate	17	17