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
silkily	15	15
silkiness	15	15
silkinesses	17	17
silking	15	15
silklike	18	18
silks	10	10
silkweed	17	17
silkweeds	18	18
silkworm	19	19
silkworms	20	20
silky	12	12
sill	6	6
sillabub	17	17
sillabubs	18	18
siller	8	8
sillers	9	9
sillibub	17	17
sillibubs	18	18
sillier	9	9
sillies	9	9
silliest	10	10
sillily	12	12
sillimanite	17	17
silliness	12	12
sillinesses	14	14