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
slate	6	6
slated	8	8
slatelike	15	15
slater	7	7
slaters	8	8
slates	7	7
slatey	9	9
slather	10	10
slathered	13	13
slathering	16	16
slathers	11	11
slatier	8	8
slatiest	9	9
slating	11	11
slatings	12	12
slats	6	6
slatted	9	9
slattern	10	10
slatternliness	18	18
slatternly	15	15
slatterns	11	11
slatting	12	12
slattings	13	13
slaty	8	8
slaughter	15	15