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
swelled	13	13
sweller	12	12
swellest	13	13
swellfish	19	19
swellfishes	21	21
swellhead	17	17
swellheaded	20	20
swellheadedness	25	25
swellheads	18	18
swelling	16	16
swellings	17	17
swells	11	11
swelter	11	11
sweltered	14	14
sweltering	17	17
swelteringly	22	22
swelters	12	12
sweltrier	13	13
sweltriest	14	14
sweltry	13	13
swiftlet	15	15
swiftlets	16	16
swiftly	16	16
swile	9	9
swiler	10	10