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
souffles	16	16
soul	6	6
souled	9	9
soulful	14	14
soulfully	19	19
soulfulness	19	19
soulless	11	11
soullessly	16	16
soullessness	16	16
soullike	15	15
soulmate	13	13
soulmates	14	14
souls	7	7
soulster	10	10
soulsters	11	11
soundable	16	16
soundalike	18	18
soundalikes	19	19
soundingly	19	19
soundless	13	13
soundlessly	18	18
soundly	13	13
soupily	14	14
soupless	13	13
souplike	17	17