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
slippy	15	15
slips	9	9
slipshod	15	15
slipslop	16	16
slipslops	17	17
slipsole	13	13
slipsoles	14	14
slipstream	17	17
slipstreams	18	18
slipt	9	9
slipup	14	14
slipups	15	15
slipware	15	15
slipwares	16	16
slipway	16	16
slipways	17	17
slit	5	5
slither	10	10
slithered	13	13
slithering	16	16
slithers	11	11
slithery	13	13
slitless	10	10
slitlike	14	14
slits	6	6