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
sulforaphane	23	23
sulforaphanes	24	24
sulfoxide	22	22
sulfoxides	23	23
sulfur	12	12
sulfured	15	15
sulfuret	14	14
sulfureted	17	17
sulfureting	20	20
sulfurets	15	15
sulfuretted	18	18
sulfuretting	21	21
sulfuric	17	17
sulfuring	18	18
sulfurize	24	24
sulfurized	26	26
sulfurizes	25	25
sulfurizing	29	29
sulfurous	16	16
sulfurously	21	21
sulfurousness	21	21
sulfurs	13	13
sulfury	15	15
sulfuryl	17	17
sulfuryls	18	18