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
slicken	16	16
slickened	19	19
slickening	22	22
slickens	17	17
slickenside	21	21
slickensides	22	22
slicker	15	15
slickers	16	16
slickest	16	16
slicking	19	19
slickly	18	18
slickness	18	18
slicknesses	20	20
slickrock	24	24
slickrocks	25	25
slicks	14	14
slickster	17	17
slicksters	18	18
slid	6	6
slidable	14	14
slidden	11	11
slide	7	7
slider	8	8
sliders	9	9
slides	8	8