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
soddenly	14	14
sodomitical	19	19
softball	16	16
softballer	18	18
softballers	19	19
softballs	17	17
softheadedly	22	22
softheartedly	22	22
softly	12	12
softshell	16	16
softshells	17	17
soggily	14	14
soil	5	5
soilage	10	10
soilages	11	11
soilborne	14	14
soiled	8	8
soiling	11	11
soilless	10	10
soils	6	6
soilure	9	9
soilures	10	10
sokol	10	10
sokols	11	11
sol	4	4