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
slavish	14	14
slavishly	19	19
slavishness	19	19
slavocracy	23	23
slaw	8	8
slaws	9	9
slay	7	7
slayable	15	15
slayed	10	10
slayer	9	9
slayers	10	10
slaying	13	13
slayings	14	14
slays	8	8
sleave	11	11
sleaved	13	13
sleaves	12	12
sleaving	16	16
sleaze	16	16
sleazebag	24	24
sleazebags	25	25
sleazeball	25	25
sleazeballs	26	26
sleazed	18	18
sleazes	17	17