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
spoils	10	10
spoilsman	17	17
spoilsmen	17	17
spoilsport	17	17
spoilsports	18	18
spoilt	10	10
spokesmodel	23	23
spokesmodels	24	24
spokespeople	26	26
spoliate	12	12
spoliated	14	14
spoliates	13	13
spoliating	17	17
spoliation	15	15
spoliations	16	16
spoliator	13	13
spoliators	14	14
spondylitis	19	19
spongelike	21	21
spongily	17	17
sponsal	12	12
sponsorial	15	15
spontaneously	22	22
spookily	18	18
spool	9	9