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
sigloi	9	9
siglos	9	9
siglum	13	13
sigmoidal	16	16
sigmoidally	21	21
signal	10	10
signaled	13	13
signaler	12	12
signalers	13	13
signaling	16	16
signalise	13	13
signalised	15	15
signalises	14	14
signalising	18	18
signalization	27	27
signalize	22	22
signalized	24	24
signalizes	23	23
signalizing	27	27
signalled	15	15
signaller	14	14
signallers	15	15
signalling	18	18
signally	15	15
signalman	17	17