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
sills	7	7
silly	9	9
silo	5	5
siloed	8	8
siloes	7	7
siloing	11	11
silos	6	6
siloxane	17	17
siloxanes	18	18
silt	5	5
siltation	11	11
siltations	12	12
silted	8	8
siltier	8	8
siltiest	9	9
silting	11	11
silts	6	6
siltstone	11	11
siltstones	12	12
silty	8	8
silurid	10	10
silurids	11	11
siluroid	11	11
siluroids	12	12
silva	10	10