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
skatol	11	11
skatole	12	12
skatoles	13	13
skatols	12	12
skedaddle	17	17
skedaddled	19	19
skedaddler	18	18
skedaddlers	19	19
skedaddles	18	18
skedaddling	22	22
skeletal	14	14
skeletally	19	19
skeleton	14	14
skeletonic	19	19
skeletonise	17	17
skeletonised	19	19
skeletonises	18	18
skeletonising	22	22
skeletonize	26	26
skeletonized	28	28
skeletonizer	27	27
skeletonizers	28	28
skeletonizes	27	27
skeletonizing	31	31
skeletons	15	15