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
slenderizes	23	23
slenderizing	27	27
slenderly	15	15
slenderness	15	15
slendernesses	17	17
slept	9	9
sleuth	10	10
sleuthed	13	13
sleuthhound	20	20
sleuthhounds	21	21
sleuthing	16	16
sleuths	11	11
slew	8	8
slewed	11	11
slewing	14	14
slews	9	9
slice	9	9
sliceable	17	17
sliced	11	11
slicer	10	10
slicers	11	11
slices	10	10
slicing	14	14
slick	13	13
slicked	16	16