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
sleazier	18	18
sleaziest	19	19
sleazily	21	21
sleaziness	21	21
sleazing	21	21
sleazo	16	16
sleazoid	19	19
sleazoids	20	20
sleazos	17	17
sleazy	18	18
sled	6	6
sledded	11	11
sledder	10	10
sledders	11	11
sledding	14	14
sleddings	15	15
sledge	10	10
sledged	12	12
sledgehammer	24	24
sledgehammered	27	27
sledgehammering	30	30
sledgehammers	25	25
sledges	11	11
sledging	15	15
sleds	7	7