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
sallows	12	12
sallowy	14	14
sally	9	9
sallying	15	15
salmagundi	19	19
salmagundies	21	21
salmi	9	9
salmis	10	10
salmon	11	11
salmonberries	21	21
salmonberry	21	21
salmonella	17	17
salmonellas	18	18
salmonellosis	20	20
salmonid	14	14
salmonids	15	15
salmonoid	15	15
salmonoids	16	16
salmons	12	12
salmony	14	14
salol	7	7
salols	8	8
salometer	13	13
salometers	14	14
salon	7	7