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
swallowing	21	21
swallows	16	16
swallowtail	20	20
swallowtails	21	21
swampland	21	21
swamplands	22	22
swankily	19	19
swanlike	17	17
swapfile	18	18
swapfiles	19	19
swashbuckle	28	28
swashbuckled	30	30
swashbuckler	29	29
swashbucklers	30	30
swashbuckles	29	29
swashbuckling	33	33
swayable	17	17
swayful	17	17
sweatily	14	14
sweepingly	22	22
sweetishly	18	18
sweetlip	15	15
sweetlips	16	16
sweetly	13	13
swell	10	10