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
snivelly	17	17
snivels	13	13
snobbily	18	18
snobbishly	22	22
snool	7	7
snooled	10	10
snooling	13	13
snools	8	8
snoopily	15	15
snootful	14	14
snootfuls	15	15
snootily	12	12
snoozle	18	18
snoozled	20	20
snoozles	19	19
snoozling	23	23
snorkel	13	13
snorkeled	16	16
snorkeler	15	15
snorkelers	16	16
snorkeling	19	19
snorkels	14	14
snottily	12	12
snowball	17	17
snowballed	20	20