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
sublicense	19	19
sublicensed	21	21
sublicenses	20	20
sublicensing	24	24
sublieutenant	21	21
sublieutenants	22	22
sublimable	22	22
sublimate	17	17
sublimated	19	19
sublimates	18	18
sublimating	22	22
sublimation	20	20
sublimations	21	21
sublime	15	15
sublimed	17	17
sublimely	20	20
sublimeness	20	20
sublimer	16	16
sublimers	17	17
sublimes	16	16
sublimest	17	17
subliminal	20	20
subliminally	25	25
subliming	20	20
sublimit	16	16