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
sidehill	13	13
sidehills	14	14
sideless	10	10
sidelight	15	15
sidelights	16	16
sideline	11	11
sidelined	13	13
sideliner	12	12
sideliners	13	13
sidelines	12	12
sideling	13	13
sidelining	16	16
sidelock	17	17
sidelocks	18	18
sidelong	13	13
sidereal	10	10
siderolite	12	12
siderolites	13	13
sidesaddle	14	14
sidesaddles	15	15
sideslip	13	13
sideslipped	20	20
sideslipping	23	23
sideslips	14	14
sidesplitting	21	21