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
smells	11	11
smelly	13	13
smelt	9	9
smelted	12	12
smelter	11	11
smelteries	14	14
smelters	12	12
smeltery	14	14
smelting	15	15
smeltings	16	16
smelts	10	10
smilax	17	17
smilaxes	19	19
smile	9	9
smiled	11	11
smileless	14	14
smiler	10	10
smilers	11	11
smiles	10	10
smiley	12	12
smileys	13	13
smilier	11	11
smilies	11	11
smiliest	12	12
smiling	14	14