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
sclerotins	15	15
sclerotium	18	18
sclerotization	28	28
sclerotizations	29	29
sclerotized	25	25
sclerous	13	13
scofflaw	21	21
scofflaws	22	22
scold	10	10
scolded	13	13
scolder	12	12
scolders	13	13
scolding	16	16
scoldings	17	17
scolds	11	11
scoleces	15	15
scolecite	16	16
scolecites	17	17
scolex	17	17
scolices	15	15
scolioma	15	15
scoliomas	16	16
scolioses	13	13
scoliosis	13	13
scoliotic	16	16