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
slaughtered	18	18
slaughterer	17	17
slaughterers	18	18
slaughterhouse	23	23
slaughterhouses	24	24
slaughtering	21	21
slaughterous	19	19
slaughterously	24	24
slaughters	16	16
slave	10	10
slaved	12	12
slaveholder	20	20
slaveholders	21	21
slaveholding	24	24
slaveholdings	25	25
slaver	11	11
slavered	14	14
slaverer	13	13
slaverers	14	14
slaveries	14	14
slavering	17	17
slavers	12	12
slavery	14	14
slaves	11	11
slaving	15	15