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
spillage	15	15
spillages	16	16
spilled	13	13
spiller	12	12
spillers	13	13
spillikin	19	19
spillikins	20	20
spilling	16	16
spillover	18	18
spillovers	19	19
spills	11	11
spillway	18	18
spillways	19	19
spilt	9	9
spilth	12	12
spilths	13	13
spinachlike	25	25
spinal	11	11
spinally	16	16
spinals	12	12
spindle	13	13
spindled	15	15
spindler	14	14
spindlers	15	15
spindles	14	14