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
sustainably	19	19
sustainedly	17	17
sutler	8	8
sutlers	9	9
sutural	10	10
suturally	15	15
svelte	11	11
sveltely	16	16
svelteness	16	16
svelter	12	12
sveltest	13	13
swaddle	13	13
swaddled	15	15
swaddles	14	14
swaddling	18	18
swaggeringly	25	25
swail	9	9
swails	10	10
swale	9	9
swales	10	10
swallow	15	15
swallowable	23	23
swallowed	18	18
swallower	17	17
swallowers	18	18