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
splakes	15	15
splanchnic	24	24
splash	12	12
splashboard	21	21
splashboards	22	22
splashdown	21	21
splashdowns	22	22
splashed	15	15
splasher	14	14
splashers	15	15
splashes	14	14
splashier	15	15
splashiest	16	16
splashily	18	18
splashiness	18	18
splashing	18	18
splashy	15	15
splat	9	9
splats	10	10
splatted	13	13
splatter	12	12
splattered	15	15
splattering	18	18
splatters	13	13
splatting	16	16