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
silversmiths	22	22
silversword	20	20
silverswords	21	21
silvertip	17	17
silvertips	18	18
silverware	18	18
silverweed	19	19
silvery	14	14
silvex	18	18
silvexes	20	20
silvical	17	17
silvics	15	15
silvicultural	25	25
silviculturally	30	30
silviculture	23	23
silviculturist	25	25
silviculturists	26	26
similar	11	11
similarities	16	16
similarity	16	16
similarly	16	16
simile	10	10
similes	11	11
similitude	16	16
similitudes	17	17