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
slang	9	9
slanged	12	12
slangier	12	12
slangiest	13	13
slangily	15	15
slanginess	15	15
slanging	15	15
slangs	10	10
slanguage	16	16
slanguages	17	17
slangy	12	12
slank	11	11
slant	7	7
slanted	10	10
slantier	10	10
slantiest	11	11
slanting	13	13
slantingly	18	18
slantly	12	12
slants	8	8
slantways	16	16
slantwise	14	14
slanty	10	10
slap	8	8
slapdash	15	15