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
sulphas	14	14
sulphate	15	15
sulphated	17	17
sulphates	16	16
sulphating	20	20
sulphid	15	15
sulphide	16	16
sulphides	17	17
sulphids	16	16
sulphite	15	15
sulphites	16	16
sulphone	16	16
sulphones	17	17
sulphur	15	15
sulphured	18	18
sulphureous	20	20
sulphuric	20	20
sulphuring	21	21
sulphurise	18	18
sulphurised	20	20
sulphurises	19	19
sulphurising	23	23
sulphurous	19	19
sulphurs	16	16
sulphury	18	18