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
sectional	14	14
sectionalism	20	20
sectionalisms	21	21
sectionally	19	19
sectionals	15	15
sectoral	12	12
sectorial	13	13
secular	12	12
secularise	15	15
secularised	17	17
secularises	16	16
secularising	20	20
secularism	18	18
secularisms	19	19
secularist	15	15
secularistic	20	20
secularists	16	16
secularity	17	17
secularization	29	29
secularize	24	24
secularized	26	26
secularizer	25	25
secularizers	26	26
secularizes	25	25
secularizing	29	29