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
selenologist	17	17
selenologists	18	18
selenology	17	17
selenous	11	11
self	8	8
selfdom	15	15
selfdoms	16	16
selfed	11	11
selfheal	15	15
selfheals	16	16
selfhood	15	15
selfhoods	16	16
selfie	10	10
selfies	11	11
selfing	14	14
selfish	13	13
selfishly	18	18
selfishness	18	18
selfishnesses	20	20
selfless	13	13
selflessly	18	18
selflessness	18	18
selfness	13	13
selfnesses	15	15
selfs	9	9