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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
salsify	13	13
salsilla	11	11
salsillas	12	12
salt	5	5
saltant	9	9
saltarello	13	13
saltarellos	14	14
saltation	11	11
saltations	12	12
saltatorial	13	13
saltatory	12	12
saltbox	18	18
saltboxes	20	20
saltbush	15	15
saltbushes	17	17
saltcellar	16	16
saltcellars	17	17
salted	8	8
salter	7	7
salteries	10	10
saltern	9	9
salterns	10	10
salters	8	8
saltery	10	10
saltest	8	8