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
splice	13	13
spliced	15	15
splicer	14	14
splicers	15	15
splices	14	14
splicing	18	18
spliff	16	16
spliffs	17	17
spline	11	11
splined	13	13
splines	12	12
splining	16	16
splint	11	11
splinted	14	14
splinter	13	13
splintered	16	16
splintering	19	19
splinters	14	14
splintery	16	16
splinting	17	17
splints	12	12
split	9	9
splits	10	10
splitter	12	12
splitters	13	13