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
scholarships	23	23
scholastic	19	19
scholastically	27	27
scholasticate	22	22
scholasticates	23	23
scholasticism	25	25
scholastics	20	20
scholia	13	13
scholiast	15	15
scholiastic	20	20
scholiasts	16	16
scholium	18	18
scholiums	19	19
school	12	12
schoolbag	20	20
schoolbags	21	21
schoolbook	23	23
schoolbooks	24	24
schoolboy	20	20
schoolboyish	25	25
schoolboys	21	21
schoolchild	24	24
schoolchildren	28	28
schooled	15	15
schoolfellow	26	26