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
settling	12	12
settlings	13	13
settlor	8	8
settlors	9	9
setulose	10	10
setulous	11	11
sevenfold	19	19
severability	22	22
severable	17	17
several	12	12
severalfold	21	21
severally	17	17
severals	13	13
severalties	16	16
severalty	16	16
severely	15	15
sewability	19	19
sewable	14	14
sexagesimal	24	24
sexagesimals	25	25
sexdecillion	26	26
sexdecillions	27	27
sexily	16	16
sexless	15	15
sexlessly	20	20