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
selvages	15	15
selvas	11	11
selvedge	16	16
selvedged	18	18
selvedges	17	17
selves	11	11
semantical	18	18
semantically	23	23
semasiological	24	24
semasiology	19	19
semblable	20	20
semblables	21	21
semblably	22	22
semblance	20	20
semblances	21	21
semelparous	19	19
semestral	13	13
semestrial	14	14
semiannual	17	17
semiannually	22	22
semiarboreal	19	19
semibald	16	16
semibold	16	16
semicentennial	24	24
semicentennials	25	25