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
spiritualties	18	18
spiritualty	18	18
spirituel	14	14
spirituelle	17	17
spirochetal	20	20
spirula	12	12
spirulae	13	13
spirulas	13	13
spirulina	15	15
spirulinas	16	16
spital	10	10
spitals	11	11
spitball	16	16
spitballs	17	17
spiteful	16	16
spitefuller	20	20
spitefullest	21	21
spitefully	21	21
spitefulness	21	21
spittle	11	11
spittlebug	20	20
spittlebugs	21	21
spittles	12	12
spittly	13	13
splake	14	14