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
sleets	7	7
sleety	9	9
sleeve	11	11
sleeved	13	13
sleeveen	14	14
sleeveens	15	15
sleeveless	16	16
sleevelet	15	15
sleevelets	16	16
sleeves	12	12
sleeving	16	16
sleevings	17	17
sleigh	11	11
sleighed	14	14
sleigher	13	13
sleighers	14	14
sleighing	17	17
sleighs	12	12
sleight	12	12
sleights	13	13
slender	10	10
slenderer	12	12
slenderest	13	13
slenderize	22	22
slenderized	24	24