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
slugs	9	9
sluice	11	11
sluiced	13	13
sluices	12	12
sluiceway	19	19
sluiceways	20	20
sluicing	16	16
sluicy	13	13
sluing	11	11
slum	9	9
slumber	15	15
slumbered	18	18
slumberer	17	17
slumberers	18	18
slumbering	21	21
slumberous	19	19
slumbers	16	16
slumbery	18	18
slumbrous	18	18
slumgullion	22	22
slumgum	18	18
slumgums	19	19
slumism	15	15
slumisms	16	16
slumlord	15	15