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
sourball	14	14
sourballs	15	15
sourceless	15	15
sourly	10	10
souslik	13	13
sousliks	14	14
southeasterly	19	19
southerlies	15	15
southerly	15	15
southland	15	15
southlands	16	16
southwesterly	22	22
souvlaki	18	18
souvlakia	19	19
souvlakias	20	20
souvlakis	19	19
sovereignly	21	21
sovranly	16	16
sowable	14	14
sowbellies	18	18
sowbelly	18	18
soymeal	13	13
soymeals	14	14
soymilk	17	17
soymilks	18	18