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
smallnesses	17	17
smallpox	23	23
smallpoxes	25	25
smalls	11	11
smallsword	19	19
smallswords	20	20
smalt	9	9
smalti	10	10
smaltine	13	13
smaltines	14	14
smaltite	12	12
smaltites	13	13
smalto	10	10
smaltos	11	11
smalts	10	10
smarmily	17	17
smartly	13	13
smashingly	21	21
smell	10	10
smelled	13	13
smeller	12	12
smellers	13	13
smellier	13	13
smelliest	14	14
smelling	16	16