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
semitonally	19	19
semitonically	24	24
semitrailer	15	15
semitrailers	16	16
semitranslucent	25	25
semitropical	22	22
semivowel	20	20
semivowels	21	21
semiweekly	23	23
semiwild	16	16
semiyearly	18	18
semolina	13	13
semolinas	14	14
sempiternal	19	19
sempiternally	24	24
semple	13	13
semplice	18	18
senatorial	12	12
sendable	14	14
sendal	9	9
sendals	10	10
seneschal	16	16
seneschals	17	17
senile	8	8
senilely	13	13