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
spatular	13	13
spatulas	13	13
spatulate	14	14
spatzle	20	20
spatzles	21	21
speakable	20	20
special	14	14
specialer	16	16
specialest	17	17
specialisation	22	22
specialisations	23	23
specialise	17	17
specialised	19	19
specialises	18	18
specialising	22	22
specialism	20	20
specialisms	21	21
specialist	17	17
specialistic	22	22
specialists	18	18
specialities	19	19
speciality	19	19
specialization	31	31
specializations	32	32
specialize	26	26