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
suitable	13	13
suitableness	18	18
suitably	15	15
suitlike	14	14
sulcal	12	12
sulcate	12	12
sulcated	14	14
sulci	10	10
sulcus	12	12
suldan	10	10
suldans	11	11
sulfa	10	10
sulfadiazine	28	28
sulfanilamide	24	24
sulfas	11	11
sulfatase	14	14
sulfatases	15	15
sulfate	12	12
sulfated	14	14
sulfates	13	13
sulfating	17	17
sulfhydryl	23	23
sulfhydryls	24	24
sulfid	12	12
sulfide	13	13