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
sloids	8	8
slojd	16	16
slojds	17	17
slomo	9	9
slomos	10	10
sloop	9	9
sloops	10	10
slop	8	8
slope	9	9
sloped	11	11
sloper	10	10
slopers	11	11
slopes	10	10
sloping	14	14
slopped	15	15
sloppier	15	15
sloppiest	16	16
sloppily	18	18
sloppiness	18	18
slopping	18	18
sloppy	15	15
slops	9	9
slopwork	19	19
slopworks	20	20
slosh	8	8