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
scribal	14	14
scribble	18	18
scribbled	20	20
scribbler	19	19
scribblers	20	20
scribbles	19	19
scribbling	23	23
scribbly	20	20
scriptural	18	18
scripturally	23	23
scrofula	16	16
scrofulas	17	17
scrofulous	19	19
scroll	11	11
scrolled	14	14
scroller	13	13
scrollers	14	14
scrolling	17	17
scrolls	12	12
scrollwork	22	22
scrotal	11	11
scrubbable	24	24
scrubland	19	19
scrublands	20	20
scruffily	22	22