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
slushily	15	15
slushiness	15	15
slushing	15	15
slushy	12	12
sly	6	6
slyboots	14	14
slyer	8	8
slyest	9	9
slyly	11	11
slyness	11	11
slynesses	13	13
slype	11	11
slypes	12	12
small	10	10
smallage	15	15
smallages	16	16
smallclothes	23	23
smaller	12	12
smallest	13	13
smallholder	20	20
smallholders	21	21
smallholding	24	24
smallholdings	25	25
smallish	15	15
smallness	15	15