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
soldan	9	9
soldans	10	10
solder	8	8
solderability	21	21
soldered	11	11
solderer	10	10
solderers	11	11
soldering	14	14
solders	9	9
soldi	7	7
soldier	9	9
soldiered	12	12
soldieries	12	12
soldiering	15	15
soldierly	14	14
soldiers	10	10
soldiership	18	18
soldiery	12	12
soldo	7	7
sole	5	5
solecise	12	12
solecised	14	14
solecises	13	13
solecising	17	17
solecism	15	15