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
scalpel	15	15
scalpels	16	16
scalper	14	14
scalpers	15	15
scalping	18	18
scalps	13	13
scaly	11	11
scandal	13	13
scandaled	16	16
scandaling	19	19
scandalise	16	16
scandalised	18	18
scandalises	17	17
scandalising	21	21
scandalize	25	25
scandalized	27	27
scandalizes	26	26
scandalizing	30	30
scandalled	18	18
scandalling	21	21
scandalmonger	25	25
scandalmongers	26	26
scandalous	17	17
scandalously	22	22
scandalousness	22	22