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
spandrel	14	14
spandrels	15	15
spandril	14	14
spandrils	15	15
spangle	14	14
spangled	16	16
spangles	15	15
spanglier	16	16
spangliest	17	17
spangling	19	19
spangly	16	16
spaniel	12	12
spaniels	13	13
spanless	13	13
sparable	15	15
sparables	16	16
spareable	16	16
sparely	13	13
sparingly	18	18
sparkily	18	18
sparkle	15	15
sparkled	17	17
sparkler	16	16
sparklers	17	17
sparkles	16	16