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
saliva	11	11
salivary	15	15
salivas	12	12
salivate	13	13
salivated	15	15
salivates	14	14
salivating	18	18
salivation	16	16
salivator	14	14
salivators	15	15
sall	6	6
sallet	8	8
sallets	9	9
sallied	10	10
sallier	9	9
salliers	10	10
sallies	9	9
sallow	11	11
sallowed	14	14
sallower	13	13
sallowest	14	14
sallowing	17	17
sallowish	16	16
sallowly	16	16
sallowness	16	16