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
squalidness	24	24
squall	18	18
squalled	21	21
squaller	20	20
squallers	21	21
squallier	21	21
squalliest	22	22
squalling	24	24
squalls	19	19
squally	21	21
squalor	18	18
squalors	19	19
squamosal	23	23
squamosals	24	24
squamulose	25	25
squarely	21	21
squarishly	25	25
squashily	24	24
squatly	20	20
squeal	17	17
squealed	20	20
squealer	19	19
squealers	20	20
squealing	23	23
squeals	18	18