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
sociologese	17	17
sociologic	19	19
sociological	22	22
sociologically	27	27
sociologies	17	17
sociologist	17	17
sociologists	18	18
sociology	17	17
sociopolitical	25	25
socioreligious	21	21
sociosexual	23	23
sockdolager	22	22
sockdolagers	23	23
sockdologer	22	22
sockdologers	23	23
sockless	16	16
socle	9	9
socles	10	10
sodaless	10	10
sodalist	10	10
sodalists	11	11
sodalite	10	10
sodalites	11	11
sodalities	12	12
sodality	12	12