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
slurp	10	10
slurped	13	13
slurpier	13	13
slurpiest	14	14
slurping	16	16
slurps	11	11
slurpy	13	13
slurred	10	10
slurried	11	11
slurries	10	10
slurring	13	13
slurry	10	10
slurrying	16	16
slurs	7	7
slurve	12	12
slurves	13	13
slush	9	9
slushed	12	12
slushee	11	11
slushees	12	12
slushes	11	11
slushie	11	11
slushier	12	12
slushies	12	12
slushiest	13	13