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
smilingly	19	19
smirkily	18	18
smogless	14	14
smokable	19	19
smokeable	20	20
smokeless	17	17
smokelike	21	21
smokily	17	17
smolder	12	12
smoldered	15	15
smoldering	18	18
smolders	13	13
smolt	9	9
smolts	10	10
smoothly	16	16
smoulder	14	14
smouldered	17	17
smouldering	20	20
smoulders	15	15
smudgily	18	18
smuggle	16	16
smuggled	18	18
smuggler	17	17
smugglers	18	18
smuggles	17	17