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
sludging	16	16
sludgy	13	13
slue	6	6
slued	8	8
slues	7	7
sluff	13	13
sluffed	16	16
sluffing	19	19
sluffs	14	14
slug	8	8
slugabed	16	16
slugabeds	17	17
slugfest	15	15
slugfests	16	16
sluggard	15	15
sluggardly	20	20
sluggardness	20	20
sluggards	16	16
slugged	14	14
slugger	13	13
sluggers	14	14
slugging	17	17
sluggish	16	16
sluggishly	21	21
sluggishness	21	21