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
siblings	15	15
sibyl	11	11
sibylic	16	16
sibyllic	18	18
sibylline	17	17
sibyls	12	12
sickeningly	25	25
sickerly	18	18
sickishly	21	21
sickle	14	14
sickled	16	16
sicklemia	20	20
sicklemias	21	21
sickles	15	15
sicklied	17	17
sicklier	16	16
sicklies	16	16
sickliest	17	17
sicklily	19	19
sickliness	19	19
sickling	19	19
sickly	16	16
sicklying	22	22
sidalcea	13	13
sidalceas	14	14