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
spudgel	15	15
spudgels	16	16
spunkily	20	20
spurgall	16	16
spurgalled	19	19
spurgalling	22	22
spurgalls	17	17
spuriously	18	18
spurless	13	13
spurtle	12	12
spurtles	13	13
spyglass	16	16
spyglasses	18	18
squabble	25	25
squabbled	27	27
squabbler	26	26
squabblers	27	27
squabbles	26	26
squabbling	30	30
squalene	20	20
squalenes	21	21
squalid	19	19
squalider	21	21
squalidest	22	22
squalidly	24	24