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
surveillants	20	20
surveilled	18	18
surveilling	21	21
surveils	14	14
survivability	28	28
survivable	23	23
survival	18	18
survivalism	24	24
survivalist	21	21
survivalists	22	22
survivals	19	19
susceptibility	27	27
susceptible	22	22
susceptibleness	27	27
susceptibly	24	24
suslik	12	12
susliks	13	13
suspenseful	21	21
suspensefully	26	26
suspensefulness	26	26
suspenseless	18	18
suspensively	24	24
suspiciously	23	23
sustainability	22	22
sustainable	17	17