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
soli	5	5
solicit	11	11
solicitant	15	15
solicitants	16	16
solicitation	17	17
solicitations	18	18
solicited	14	14
soliciting	17	17
solicitor	13	13
solicitors	14	14
solicitorship	22	22
solicitous	15	15
solicitously	20	20
solicitousness	20	20
solicits	12	12
solicitude	16	16
solicitudes	17	17
solid	7	7
solidago	12	12
solidagos	13	13
solidarism	15	15
solidarist	12	12
solidaristic	17	17
solidarists	13	13
solidarities	14	14