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
spiralled	15	15
spiralling	18	18
spirally	15	15
spirals	11	11
spirilla	13	13
spirillum	18	18
spiritedly	17	17
spiritless	14	14
spiritlessly	19	19
spiritlessness	19	19
spiritual	14	14
spiritualism	20	20
spiritualisms	21	21
spiritualist	17	17
spiritualistic	22	22
spiritualists	18	18
spiritualities	19	19
spirituality	19	19
spiritualize	26	26
spiritualized	28	28
spiritualizes	27	27
spiritualizing	31	31
spiritually	19	19
spiritualness	19	19
spirituals	15	15