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
spindlier	15	15
spindliest	16	16
spindling	18	18
spindly	15	15
spinel	11	11
spineless	14	14
spinelessly	19	19
spinelessness	19	19
spinelike	18	18
spinelle	14	14
spinelles	15	15
spinels	12	12
spinless	13	13
spinsterly	17	17
spinula	13	13
spinulae	14	14
spinule	13	13
spinules	14	14
spinulose	15	15
spiracle	15	15
spiracles	16	16
spiracular	18	18
spiral	10	10
spiraled	13	13
spiraling	16	16