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
scabbling	22	22
scabland	17	17
scablands	18	18
scablike	19	19
scabrously	20	20
scaffold	19	19
scaffolded	22	22
scaffolding	25	25
scaffoldings	26	26
scaffolds	20	20
scagliola	16	16
scagliolas	17	17
scalabilities	21	21
scalability	21	21
scalable	16	16
scalably	18	18
scalade	12	12
scalades	13	13
scalado	12	12
scalados	13	13
scalage	13	13
scalages	14	14
scalar	10	10
scalare	11	11
scalares	12	12