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
salvationism	21	21
salvations	16	16
salve	10	10
salved	12	12
salver	11	11
salverform	21	21
salvers	12	12
salves	11	11
salvia	11	11
salvias	12	12
salvific	19	19
salving	15	15
salvo	10	10
salvoed	13	13
salvoes	12	12
salvoing	16	16
salvor	11	11
salvors	12	12
salvos	11	11
salwar	10	10
salwars	11	11
sambal	13	13
sambals	14	14
samiel	10	10
samiels	11	11