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
stylobate	15	15
stylobates	16	16
stylography	23	23
styloid	11	11
styloids	12	12
stylopid	15	15
stylopids	16	16
stylops	13	13
stylus	10	10
styluses	12	12
suabilities	16	16
suability	16	16
suable	11	11
suably	13	13
suasively	17	17
suavely	15	15
subacidly	20	20
subacutely	21	21
subadolescent	23	23
subadolescents	24	24
subadult	15	15
subadults	16	16
subaerial	14	14
subaerially	19	19
subalar	12	12