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
schoolfellows	27	27
schoolgirl	19	19
schoolgirls	20	20
schoolhouse	20	20
schoolhouses	21	21
schooling	18	18
schoolings	19	19
schoolkid	20	20
schoolkids	21	21
schoolman	19	19
schoolmarm	22	22
schoolmarmish	27	27
schoolmarms	23	23
schoolmaster	21	21
schoolmasterish	26	26
schoolmasterly	26	26
schoolmasters	22	22
schoolmate	19	19
schoolmates	20	20
schoolmen	19	19
schoolmistress	23	23
schoolmistressy	26	26
schoolroom	19	19
schoolrooms	20	20
schools	13	13