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
subtotal	13	13
subtotaled	16	16
subtotaling	19	19
subtotalled	18	18
subtotalling	21	21
subtotally	18	18
subtotals	14	14
subtropical	22	22
subulate	14	14
subumbrella	24	24
subversively	27	27
subviral	17	17
subvisible	22	22
subvisual	19	19
subvocal	20	20
subvocalization	37	37
subvocalize	32	32
subvocalized	34	34
subvocalizes	33	33
subvocalizing	37	37
subvocally	25	25
subworld	17	17
subworlds	18	18
successful	22	22
successfully	27	27