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
songfully	20	20
songfulness	20	20
songless	12	12
songlessly	17	17
songlike	16	16
sonically	17	17
sonless	9	9
sonlike	13	13
sonly	9	9
sonorously	15	15
soothingly	18	18
soothly	12	12
sootily	10	10
sopaipilla	18	18
sopaipillas	19	19
sopapilla	17	17
sopapillas	18	18
sophistical	20	20
sophistically	25	25
sophisticatedly	27	27
soppily	16	16
sorbable	15	15
sorbitol	12	12
sorbitols	13	13
sordidly	13	13