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
semifluids	19	19
semiformal	20	20
semigala	14	14
semigloss	15	15
semilegendary	23	23
semilethal	17	17
semiliquid	25	25
semiliquids	26	26
semiliterate	16	16
semiliterates	17	17
semillon	14	14
semillons	15	15
semilog	13	13
semilogarithmic	29	29
semilunar	15	15
semilustrous	18	18
semimetal	16	16
semimetallic	23	23
semimetals	17	17
semimild	16	16
semimonthly	23	23
semimystical	24	24
seminal	12	12
seminally	17	17
seminatural	17	17