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
spelling	16	16
spellings	17	17
spells	11	11
spelt	9	9
spelter	11	11
spelters	12	12
spelts	10	10
speltz	19	19
speltzes	21	21
spelunk	17	17
spelunked	20	20
spelunker	19	19
spelunkers	20	20
spelunking	23	23
spelunks	18	18
spendable	18	18
spermatial	17	17
spermatogonial	24	24
spermatozoal	28	28
spermicidal	22	22
spermophile	23	23
spermophiles	24	24
sperrylite	16	16
sphalerite	16	16
sphenoidal	18	18