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
skell	11	11
skells	12	12
skellum	17	17
skellums	18	18
skelm	13	13
skelms	14	14
skelp	13	13
skelped	16	16
skelping	19	19
skelpit	15	15
skelps	14	14
skelter	12	12
skeltered	15	15
skeltering	18	18
skelters	13	13
skeptical	20	20
skeptically	25	25
sketchily	21	21
skewbald	20	20
skewbalds	21	21
skiable	15	15
skiffle	18	18
skiffled	20	20
skiffles	19	19
skiffling	23	23