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
serviceability	27	27
serviceable	22	22
serviceableness	27	27
serviceably	24	24
servile	12	12
servilely	17	17
servileness	17	17
servilities	16	16
servility	16	16
sesquipedalian	30	30
sessile	8	8
sessional	11	11
sesspool	12	12
sesspools	13	13
setal	6	6
setline	9	9
setlines	10	10
settle	7	7
settleable	15	15
settled	9	9
settlement	15	15
settlements	16	16
settler	8	8
settlers	9	9
settles	8	8