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
schoolteacher	24	24
schoolteachers	25	25
schooltime	19	19
schooltimes	20	20
schoolwork	23	23
schoolyard	19	19
schoolyards	20	20
schorl	12	12
schorls	13	13
schul	12	12
schuln	14	14
schuls	13	13
sciential	14	14
scientifically	28	28
scilicet	15	15
scilla	11	11
scillas	12	12
scintilla	15	15
scintillae	16	16
scintillant	18	18
scintillantly	23	23
scintillas	16	16
scintillate	17	17
scintillated	19	19
scintillates	18	18