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
slouchiest	17	17
slouchily	19	19
slouchiness	19	19
slouching	19	19
slouchy	16	16
slough	12	12
sloughed	15	15
sloughier	15	15
sloughiest	16	16
sloughing	18	18
sloughs	13	13
sloughy	15	15
sloven	12	12
slovenlier	17	17
slovenliest	18	18
slovenliness	20	20
slovenly	17	17
slovens	13	13
slow	8	8
slowdown	17	17
slowdowns	18	18
slowed	11	11
slower	10	10
slowest	11	11
slowing	14	14