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
sublimities	19	19
sublimits	17	17
sublimity	19	19
subline	13	13
sublines	14	14
sublingual	20	20
subliteracy	21	21
subliterary	18	18
subliterate	16	16
subliterature	19	19
sublittoral	17	17
sublot	11	11
sublots	12	12
sublunar	15	15
sublunary	18	18
subluxation	25	25
subluxations	26	26
submandibular	27	27
submandibulars	28	28
submarginal	22	22
submaxillaries	30	30
submaxillary	30	30
submaximal	28	28
submergible	24	24
submersible	22	22