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
swilers	11	11
swiles	10	10
swiling	14	14
swilings	15	15
swill	10	10
swilled	13	13
swiller	12	12
swillers	13	13
swilling	16	16
swills	11	11
swimmable	22	22
swimmily	20	20
swimmingly	25	25
swindle	13	13
swindled	15	15
swindler	14	14
swindlers	15	15
swindles	14	14
swindling	18	18
swingingly	22	22
swingle	14	14
swingled	16	16
swingles	15	15
swingletree	18	18
swingletrees	19	19