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
splurges	15	15
splurgier	16	16
splurgiest	17	17
splurging	19	19
splurgy	16	16
splurt	11	11
splurted	14	14
splurting	17	17
splurts	12	12
splutter	13	13
spluttered	16	16
splutterer	15	15
splutterers	16	16
spluttering	19	19
splutters	14	14
spluttery	16	16
spodosol	13	13
spodosols	14	14
spoil	9	9
spoilage	14	14
spoilages	15	15
spoiled	12	12
spoiler	11	11
spoilers	12	12
spoiling	15	15