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
slumlords	16	16
slummed	16	16
slummer	15	15
slummers	16	16
slummier	16	16
slummiest	17	17
slumming	19	19
slummy	16	16
slump	13	13
slumped	16	16
slumpflation	25	25
slumpier	16	16
slumpiest	17	17
slumping	19	19
slumps	14	14
slumpy	16	16
slums	10	10
slung	10	10
slungshot	16	16
slungshots	17	17
slunk	12	12
slur	6	6
slurb	10	10
slurban	13	13
slurbs	11	11