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
slimiest	12	12
slimily	14	14
sliminess	14	14
sliminesses	16	16
sliming	14	14
slimline	14	14
slimly	13	13
slimmed	15	15
slimmer	14	14
slimmers	15	15
slimmest	15	15
slimming	18	18
slimmings	19	19
slimnastics	19	19
slimness	13	13
slimnesses	15	15
slimpsier	16	16
slimpsiest	17	17
slimpsy	16	16
slims	9	9
slimsier	12	12
slimsiest	13	13
slimsy	12	12
slimy	11	11
sling	9	9