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
scatology	17	17
scatteringly	21	21
scattily	14	14
scenical	16	16
scenically	21	21
scentless	14	14
sceptical	19	19
sceptral	15	15
schedule	16	16
scheduled	18	18
scheduler	17	17
schedulers	18	18
schedules	17	17
scheduling	21	21
scheelite	15	15
scheelites	16	16
schefflera	22	22
scheffleras	23	23
schematically	28	28
schiller	15	15
schillers	16	16
schilling	19	19
schillings	20	20
schismatical	24	24
schismatically	29	29