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
submersibles	23	23
submillimeter	25	25
subminimal	22	22
submissively	26	26
submittal	17	17
submittals	18	18
submucosal	22	22
submultiple	24	24
submultiples	25	25
subnasal	14	14
subnational	18	18
subnodal	15	15
subnormal	18	18
subnormality	23	23
subnormally	23	23
subnuclear	20	20
suboptimal	21	21
suboral	12	12
suborbital	18	18
subordinately	22	22
suboval	16	16
subpanel	17	17
subpanels	18	18
subparallel	21	21
subphyla	20	20