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
saponifiable	23	23
sappily	16	16
saprolite	13	13
saprolites	14	14
sapropel	15	15
sapropels	16	16
saprophytically	32	32
sarcastically	23	23
sarcolemma	20	20
sarcolemmal	22	22
sarcoplasm	20	20
sarcoplasmic	25	25
sarcoplasms	21	21
sarcosomal	17	17
sardonically	21	21
sarkily	14	14
sarsaparilla	17	17
sarsaparillas	18	18
sartorial	10	10
sartorially	15	15
sashless	11	11
sassily	10	10
satanically	19	19
satchel	13	13
satchelful	21	21