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
smuggling	21	21
smugly	15	15
smuttily	15	15
snaffle	15	15
snaffled	17	17
snaffles	16	16
snaffling	20	20
snaggle	13	13
snaggles	14	14
snaggleteeth	20	20
snaggletooth	20	20
snaggletoothed	23	23
snaglike	16	16
snail	7	7
snailed	10	10
snailing	13	13
snaillike	16	16
snails	8	8
snakelike	19	19
snakily	15	15
snapless	13	13
snappily	18	18
snappishly	22	22
snarfle	12	12
snarfled	14	14