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
speedwells	19	19
speel	9	9
speeled	12	12
speeling	15	15
speels	10	10
speil	9	9
speiled	12	12
speiling	15	15
speils	10	10
spelaean	13	13
spelean	12	12
speleological	24	24
speleologist	19	19
speleology	19	19
spell	10	10
spellbind	19	19
spellbinder	21	21
spellbinders	22	22
spellbinding	25	25
spellbindingly	30	30
spellbinds	20	20
spellbound	21	21
spelled	13	13
speller	12	12
spellers	13	13