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
schistosomal	21	21
schlemiel	19	19
schlemiels	20	20
schlep	15	15
schlepp	19	19
schlepped	22	22
schleppier	22	22
schleppiest	23	23
schlepping	25	25
schlepps	20	20
schleppy	22	22
schleps	16	16
schliere	14	14
schlieren	16	16
schlierens	17	17
schlieric	18	18
schlock	20	20
schlockier	23	23
schlockiest	24	24
schlocks	21	21
schlocky	23	23
schlub	16	16
schlubs	17	17
schlump	20	20
schlumped	23	23