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
slackens	17	17
slacker	15	15
slackers	16	16
slackest	16	16
slacking	19	19
slackly	18	18
slackness	18	18
slacknesses	20	20
slacks	14	14
slag	7	7
slagged	13	13
slaggier	13	13
slaggiest	14	14
slagging	16	16
slaggings	17	17
slaggy	13	13
slags	8	8
slahal	10	10
slahals	11	11
slain	7	7
slainte	9	9
slakable	17	17
slake	10	10
slaked	12	12
slaker	11	11