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
slowish	13	13
slowly	13	13
slowness	13	13
slownesses	15	15
slowpoke	19	19
slowpokes	20	20
slows	9	9
slowworm	18	18
slowworms	19	19
sloyd	9	9
sloyds	10	10
slub	9	9
slubbed	16	16
slubber	15	15
slubbered	18	18
slubbering	21	21
slubbers	16	16
slubbing	19	19
slubbings	20	20
slubs	10	10
sludge	11	11
sludged	13	13
sludges	12	12
sludgier	13	13
sludgiest	14	14