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
seagull	12	12
seagulls	13	13
seakale	12	12
seakales	13	13
seal	5	5
sealable	13	13
sealant	9	9
sealants	10	10
sealed	8	8
sealer	7	7
sealeries	10	10
sealers	8	8
sealery	10	10
sealift	11	11
sealifted	14	14
sealifting	17	17
sealifts	12	12
sealing	11	11
sealings	12	12
seallike	14	14
seals	6	6
sealskin	14	14
sealskins	15	15
seamanlike	19	19
seamanly	15	15