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
silesia	8	8
silesias	9	9
silex	13	13
silexes	15	15
silhouette	14	14
silhouetted	16	16
silhouettes	15	15
silhouetting	19	19
silhouettist	16	16
silhouettists	17	17
silica	10	10
silicas	11	11
silicate	12	12
silicates	13	13
siliceous	14	14
silicic	14	14
silicide	13	13
silicides	14	14
silicification	25	25
silicified	18	18
silicifies	17	17
silicify	17	17
silicifying	23	23
silicious	14	14
silicium	16	16