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
salicylates	18	18
salience	13	13
saliences	14	14
saliencies	15	15
saliency	15	15
salient	9	9
saliently	14	14
salients	10	10
salified	13	13
salifies	12	12
salify	12	12
salifying	18	18
salina	8	8
salinas	9	9
saline	8	8
salines	9	9
salinities	12	12
salinity	12	12
salinization	24	24
salinize	19	19
salinized	21	21
salinizes	20	20
salinizing	24	24
salinometer	16	16
salinometers	17	17