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
skylines	16	16
skylit	13	13
skysail	14	14
skysails	15	15
skywalk	21	21
skywalks	22	22
slab	8	8
slabbed	15	15
slabber	14	14
slabbered	17	17
slabbering	20	20
slabbers	15	15
slabbery	17	17
slabbier	15	15
slabbiest	16	16
slabbing	18	18
slabbings	19	19
slabby	15	15
slablike	17	17
slabs	9	9
slack	13	13
slacked	16	16
slacken	16	16
slackened	19	19
slackening	22	22