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
sultan	9	9
sultana	10	10
sultanas	11	11
sultanate	12	12
sultanates	13	13
sultaness	12	12
sultanesses	14	14
sultanic	14	14
sultans	10	10
sultrier	10	10
sultriest	11	11
sultrily	13	13
sultriness	13	13
sultry	10	10
sulu	7	7
sulus	8	8
sumless	12	12
summability	24	24
summable	19	19
summarily	19	19
summarizable	32	32
summational	20	20
summerlike	22	22
summerlong	21	21
summerly	18	18