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
sorel	6	6
sorels	7	7
sorely	9	9
sororal	8	8
sorrel	7	7
sorrels	8	8
sorrily	10	10
sorrowful	17	17
sorrowfully	22	22
sorrowfulness	22	22
sortable	12	12
sortably	14	14
sortal	7	7
sortals	8	8
sortilege	12	12
sortileges	13	13
soteriological	21	21
soteriology	16	16
sotol	6	6
sotols	7	7
sottedly	12	12
sottishly	14	14
souffle	15	15
souffled	17	17
souffleed	18	18