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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
scandals	14	14
scannable	18	18
scantily	15	15
scantling	17	17
scantlings	18	18
scantly	14	14
scapolite	16	16
scapolites	17	17
scapula	15	15
scapulae	16	16
scapular	16	16
scapulars	17	17
scapulas	16	16
scarcely	17	17
scarifyingly	26	26
scarily	13	13
scarlatina	15	15
scarlatinal	17	17
scarless	12	12
scarlet	11	11
scarlets	12	12
scatheless	16	16
scathingly	21	21
scatological	22	22
scatologies	17	17