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
savable	15	15
savagely	17	17
saveable	16	16
saveloy	14	14
saveloys	15	15
savingly	18	18
savorily	15	15
savorless	14	14
savvily	18	18
sawbill	15	15
sawbills	16	16
sawflies	15	15
sawfly	15	15
sawlike	15	15
sawlog	12	12
sawlogs	13	13
sawmill	15	15
sawmills	16	16
saxatile	16	16
saxicolous	22	22
sayable	13	13
scabbily	20	20
scabble	17	17
scabbled	19	19
scabbles	18	18