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
salons	8	8
saloon	8	8
saloons	9	9
saloop	10	10
saloops	11	11
salp	8	8
salpa	9	9
salpae	10	10
salpas	10	10
salpian	12	12
salpians	13	13
salpicon	16	16
salpicons	17	17
salpid	11	11
salpids	12	12
salpiglossis	19	19
salpiglossises	21	21
salpinges	16	16
salpingitis	18	18
salpinx	19	19
salps	9	9
sals	5	5
salsa	6	6
salsas	7	7
salsifies	13	13