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
scollop	15	15
scolloped	18	18
scolloping	21	21
scollops	16	16
scolopendra	20	20
scolopendras	21	21
scoopable	19	19
scoopful	19	19
scoopfuls	20	20
scoopsful	20	20
scopolamine	22	22
scopula	15	15
scopulae	16	16
scopulas	16	16
scorchingly	25	25
scoreless	13	13
scornful	17	17
scornfully	22	22
scornfulness	22	22
scoundrel	16	16
scoundrelly	21	21
scoundrels	17	17
scowl	12	12
scowled	15	15
scowler	14	14