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
selections	15	15
selective	17	17
selectively	22	22
selectiveness	22	22
selectivities	21	21
selectivity	21	21
selectly	15	15
selectman	17	17
selectmen	17	17
selectness	15	15
selector	12	12
selectors	13	13
selects	11	11
selenate	10	10
selenates	11	11
selenic	12	12
selenide	11	11
selenides	12	12
seleniferous	18	18
selenite	10	10
selenites	11	11
selenium	14	14
seleniums	15	15
selenocentric	22	22
selenological	22	22