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
spheral	13	13
spherical	18	18
spherically	23	23
spheroidal	17	17
spheroidally	22	22
spheroplast	20	20
spheroplasts	21	21
spherule	15	15
spherules	16	16
spherulite	17	17
spherulites	18	18
spherulitic	21	21
sphinxlike	28	28
spiceless	16	16
spicily	16	16
spicula	15	15
spiculae	16	16
spicular	16	16
spiculation	20	20
spiculations	21	21
spicule	15	15
spicules	16	16
spiculum	20	20
spiderlike	19	19
spiegel	13	13