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
silvae	11	11
silvan	12	12
silvans	13	13
silvas	11	11
silver	11	11
silverback	25	25
silverbacks	26	26
silverberries	21	21
silverberry	21	21
silvered	14	14
silverer	13	13
silverers	14	14
silverfish	20	20
silverier	14	14
silveriest	15	15
silveriness	17	17
silvering	17	17
silverly	16	16
silvern	13	13
silverpoint	20	20
silvers	12	12
silverside	16	16
silversides	17	17
silversmith	21	21
silversmithing	27	27