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
splendors	15	15
splendour	16	16
splendours	17	17
splendrous	17	17
splenectomies	24	24
splenectomize	33	33
splenectomized	35	35
splenectomizes	34	34
splenectomizing	38	38
splenectomy	24	24
splenetic	17	17
splenetically	25	25
splenetics	18	18
splenia	12	12
splenial	14	14
splenic	15	15
splenii	12	12
splenium	17	17
spleniums	18	18
splenius	14	14
splenomegaly	25	25
splent	11	11
splents	12	12
spleuchan	20	20
spleuchans	21	21