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
seismologists	19	19
seismology	18	18
seizable	21	21
sel	4	4
selachian	16	16
selachians	17	17
seladang	13	13
seladangs	14	14
selaginella	17	17
selah	8	8
selahs	9	9
selamlik	17	17
selamliks	18	18
selcouth	15	15
seldom	11	11
seldomly	16	16
select	10	10
selectable	18	18
selected	13	13
selectee	12	12
selectees	13	13
selecting	16	16
selection	14	14
selectionist	17	17
selectionists	18	18