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
scurril	12	12
scurrile	13	13
scurrilities	17	17
scurrility	17	17
scurrilous	16	16
scurrilously	21	21
scurrilousness	21	21
scurvily	19	19
scutella	14	14
scutellar	15	15
scutellate	16	16
scutellated	18	18
scutellum	19	19
scuttle	12	12
scuttlebutt	20	20
scuttlebutts	21	21
scuttled	14	14
scuttles	13	13
scuttling	17	17
scuzzball	36	36
scuzzballs	37	37
seafloor	12	12
seafloors	13	13
seafowl	14	14
seafowls	15	15