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
slideway	15	15
slideways	16	16
sliding	12	12
slier	6	6
sliest	7	7
slieve	11	11
slieves	12	12
slight	11	11
slighted	14	14
slighter	13	13
slighters	14	14
slightest	14	14
slighting	17	17
slightingly	22	22
slightly	16	16
slightness	16	16
slights	12	12
slily	9	9
slim	8	8
slime	9	9
slimeball	18	18
slimeballs	19	19
slimed	11	11
slimes	10	10
slimier	11	11