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
sleepiness	15	15
sleeping	15	15
sleepings	16	16
sleepless	14	14
sleeplessly	19	19
sleeplessness	19	19
sleeplike	18	18
sleepover	17	17
sleepovers	18	18
sleeps	10	10
sleepwalk	21	21
sleepwalked	24	24
sleepwalker	23	23
sleepwalkers	24	24
sleepwalking	27	27
sleepwalks	22	22
sleepwear	16	16
sleepy	12	12
sleepyhead	19	19
sleepyheads	20	20
sleet	6	6
sleeted	9	9
sleetier	9	9
sleetiest	10	10
sleeting	12	12