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
singlestick	22	22
singlesticks	23	23
singlet	11	11
singleton	14	14
singletons	15	15
singletree	14	14
singletrees	15	15
singlets	12	12
singling	15	15
singly	12	12
singspiel	16	16
singspiels	17	17
singular	13	13
singularities	18	18
singularity	18	18
singularize	25	25
singularized	27	27
singularizes	26	26
singularizing	30	30
singularly	18	18
singulars	14	14
sinisterly	14	14
sinistral	11	11
sinkable	17	17
sinkful	17	17