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
subclaims	20	20
subclan	16	16
subclans	17	17
subclass	16	16
subclassed	19	19
subclasses	18	18
subclassified	25	25
subclassifies	24	24
subclassify	24	24
subclassing	22	22
subclavian	23	23
subclavians	24	24
subclerk	20	20
subclerks	21	21
subclimax	27	27
subclimaxes	29	29
subclinical	24	24
subclinically	29	29
subcluster	19	19
subclusters	20	20
subcollection	26	26
subcollections	27	27
subcollege	21	21
subcollegiate	24	24
subcolonies	20	20