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
scalier	11	11
scaliest	12	12
scaliness	14	14
scalinesses	16	16
scaling	14	14
scalings	15	15
scall	10	10
scallion	14	14
scallions	15	15
scallop	15	15
scalloped	18	18
scalloper	17	17
scallopers	18	18
scalloping	21	21
scallopini	19	19
scallopinis	20	20
scallops	16	16
scalls	11	11
scallywag	21	21
scallywags	22	22
scalogram	18	18
scalograms	19	19
scaloppine	21	21
scalp	12	12
scalped	15	15