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
sloshed	11	11
sloshes	10	10
sloshier	11	11
sloshiest	12	12
sloshing	14	14
sloshy	11	11
slot	5	5
slotback	19	19
slotbacks	20	20
sloth	8	8
slothful	16	16
slothfully	21	21
slothfulness	21	21
sloths	9	9
slots	6	6
slotted	9	9
slotter	8	8
slotters	9	9
slotting	12	12
slouch	13	13
slouched	16	16
sloucher	15	15
slouchers	16	16
slouches	15	15
slouchier	16	16