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
surplused	16	16
surpluses	15	15
surplusing	19	19
surplussed	17	17
surplusses	16	16
surplussing	20	20
surprisal	14	14
surprisals	15	15
surprisingly	22	22
surreal	9	9
surrealism	15	15
surrealist	12	12
surrealistic	17	17
surrealists	13	13
surreality	14	14
surreally	14	14
surreptitiously	23	23
surroyal	12	12
surroyals	13	13
surtitle	10	10
surtitles	11	11
surveil	13	13
surveillance	23	23
surveillances	24	24
surveillant	19	19