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
seawall	12	12
seawalls	13	13
secalose	12	12
secaloses	13	13
secantly	15	15
seclude	13	13
secluded	15	15
secludedly	20	20
secludedness	20	20
secludes	14	14
secluding	18	18
seclusion	15	15
seclusions	16	16
seclusive	18	18
seclusively	23	23
seclusiveness	23	23
secobarbital	22	22
secondarily	19	19
secondly	16	16
secretarial	15	15
secretively	21	21
secretly	14	14
sectile	11	11
sectilities	15	15
sectility	15	15