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
sandblasts	16	16
sanderling	16	16
sanderlings	17	17
sandflies	15	15
sandfly	15	15
sandglass	14	14
sandglasses	16	16
sandhill	14	14
sandhills	15	15
sandless	11	11
sandlike	15	15
sandling	14	14
sandlings	15	15
sandlot	10	10
sandlots	11	11
sandlotter	13	13
sandlotters	14	14
sandpile	14	14
sandpiles	15	15
sanely	10	10
sangrail	12	12
sangrails	13	13
sangreal	12	12
sangreals	13	13
sanguinarily	20	20