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
slinger	11	11
slingers	12	12
slinging	15	15
slings	10	10
slingshot	15	15
slingshots	16	16
slink	11	11
slinked	14	14
slinkier	14	14
slinkiest	15	15
slinkily	17	17
slinkiness	17	17
slinking	17	17
slinks	12	12
slinky	14	14
slip	8	8
slipcase	15	15
slipcased	17	17
slipcases	16	16
slipcover	20	20
slipcovers	21	21
slipe	9	9
sliped	11	11
slipes	10	10
slipform	18	18