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
sulfides	14	14
sulfids	13	13
sulfinpyrazone	35	35
sulfinyl	17	17
sulfinyls	18	18
sulfite	12	12
sulfites	13	13
sulfitic	16	16
sulfo	10	10
sulfonamide	21	21
sulfonamides	22	22
sulfonate	15	15
sulfonated	17	17
sulfonates	16	16
sulfonating	20	20
sulfonation	18	18
sulfone	13	13
sulfones	14	14
sulfonic	17	17
sulfonium	19	19
sulfoniums	20	20
sulfonyl	17	17
sulfonyls	18	18
sulfonylurea	22	22
sulfonylureas	23	23