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
slitted	9	9
slitter	8	8
slitters	9	9
slittier	9	9
slittiest	10	10
slitting	12	12
slitty	9	9
sliver	11	11
slivered	14	14
sliverer	13	13
sliverers	14	14
slivering	17	17
slivers	12	12
slivovic	20	20
slivovices	22	22
slivovitz	27	27
slivovitzes	29	29
slob	8	8
slobber	14	14
slobbered	17	17
slobberer	16	16
slobberers	17	17
slobbering	20	20
slobbers	15	15
slobbery	17	17