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
salts	6	6
saltshaker	17	17
saltshakers	18	18
saltwater	13	13
saltwork	16	16
saltworks	17	17
saltwort	12	12
saltworts	13	13
salty	8	8
salubrious	16	16
salubriously	21	21
salubriousness	21	21
salubrities	16	16
salubrity	16	16
saluki	12	12
salukis	13	13
salut	7	7
salutarily	15	15
salutariness	15	15
salutary	12	12
salutation	13	13
salutational	16	16
salutations	14	14
salutatorian	15	15
salutatorians	16	16