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
sola	5	5
solace	10	10
solaced	12	12
solacement	18	18
solacements	19	19
solacer	11	11
solacers	12	12
solaces	11	11
solacing	15	15
solan	7	7
solanaceous	17	17
soland	9	9
solander	11	11
solanders	12	12
solands	10	10
solanin	10	10
solanine	11	11
solanines	12	12
solanins	11	11
solano	8	8
solanos	9	9
solans	8	8
solanum	13	13
solanums	14	14
solar	6	6