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
sportsmanlike	25	25
sportsmanly	21	21
sporular	13	13
sporulate	14	14
sporulated	16	16
sporulates	15	15
sporulating	19	19
sporulation	17	17
sporulative	20	20
sporule	12	12
sporules	13	13
spotless	12	12
spotlessly	17	17
spotlessness	17	17
spotlight	17	17
spotlighted	20	20
spotlighting	23	23
spotlights	18	18
spotlit	11	11
spottable	16	16
spottily	14	14
spousal	12	12
spousally	17	17
spousals	13	13
spraddle	14	14